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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sirkabad

According to the 2011 Census, Sirkabad village had a total population of 609 people, including 303 males and 306 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.03%, with male literacy at 61.02% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sirkabad