Siridi - Arsha, Purulia

Siridi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33 km from Sirkabad and around 12.4 km from Purulia. Puara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siridi is 331228. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.75 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Siridi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siridi

According to the 2011 Census, Siridi village had a total population of 777 people, including 388 males and 389 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 75.22% and female literacy at 49.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Siridi

Siridi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Siridi

Siridi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Siridi is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Siridi is about 12.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siridi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Siridi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Siridi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Siridi village are given below:

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