Sirkabad Village Overview
Sirkabad is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 27.9 km from Purulia district headquarters. Sirkabad is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sirkabad village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sirkabad village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirkabad is 331210. The village covers a geographical area of 881.81 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Sirkabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sirkabad
Population & Demographics of Sirkabad
This section provides population and demographic details of Sirkabad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,288 | 3,284 | 3,004 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 924 | 478 | 446 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,260 | 1,152 | 1,108 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 525 | 258 | 267 |
| Literate Population | 3,339 | 2,088 | 1,251 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,949 | 1,196 | 1,753 |
Key population details of Sirkabad village are given below:
- Sirkabad village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,288, including approximately 3,284 males and 3,004 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,260 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 525 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sirkabad village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.10%.
- There are around 1,251 households in Sirkabad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sirkabad
Transport facilities help residents of Sirkabad village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sirkabad
The following villages are located close to Sirkabad and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sirkabad
- Where is Sirkabad located?
- Sirkabad village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sirkabad?
- Sirkabad is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sirkabad?
- The pincode of Sirkabad is 723154.
- What is the population of Sirkabad?
- Sirkabad has a total population of 6,288, including 3,284 males and 3,004 females.
- How many households are there in Sirkabad?
- There are 1,251 households in Sirkabad.
- What is the literacy rate in Sirkabad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirkabad is 53.10%. Male literacy is 63.58% and female literacy is 41.64%.