Sirkabad - Balarampur, Purulia

Sirkabad is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Balarampur and around 32.1 km from Purulia. Baraurma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirkabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkabad is 331689. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.93 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sirkabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sirkabad

As per Census 2011, Sirkabad village has a total population of 609 people, consisting of 303 males and 306 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sirkabad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population609303306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914942
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186751
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20713
Literate Population25415599
Illiterate Population355148207

Nearby Villages of Sirkabad

Sirkabad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SagmaWest1.21 km
RangagoraNorth-East1.24 km
BhelaidihEast1.57 km
JambaniNorth-West1.60 km
PanraddaSouth1.75 km
GarasagmaNorth1.87 km
BamanjoraSouth-East2.26 km
MuradiNorth-East2.31 km
Taltanr Alias DeugramNorth-East2.82 km
MaldiNorth-West2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sirkabad

Sirkabad 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 Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Sirkabad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sirkabad is about 32.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirkabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sirkabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sirkabad

Where is Sirkabad located?

Sirkabad village is located in Balarampur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirkabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Sirkabad is Baraurma.

What is the pincode of Sirkabad?

The pincode of Sirkabad is 723153.

What is the population of Sirkabad?

Sirkabad has a total population of 609, including 303 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Sirkabad?

There are 110 households in Sirkabad.

What is the literacy rate in Sirkabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirkabad is 41.71%. Male literacy is 51.16% and female literacy is 32.35%.