Sirla(Bhaga)

Description

Geographic & Administrative Context

• Sirla is a village in the Reasi Block of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir.  
• It’s located roughly 32 km south of the district headquarters, Reasi town.  
• The elevation of Sirla is about 1,671 meters above sea level.  
• The local languages spoken include Dogri, Urdu, Gojri, and Kashmiri.  

Demographics & Population

• Nearby or overlapping with Sirla is the village of Bhaga (sometimes referred together as “Sirla Bhaga”).  
• According to the 2011 census, Bhaga has a population of 2,587 people across 469 households.  
• The sex ratio in Bhaga is 964 females per 1,000 males.  
• Literacy in Bhaga is relatively moderate: 66.3% overall, with male literacy at ~73.6% and female literacy at ~58.7%.  
• The village covers an area of 1,187.8 hectares.  

Economy & Livelihood

• Reasi district, where Sirla Bhaga lies, is predominantly hilly.  
• The main occupation in the region is agriculture and allied activities.  
• Key crops in the district include maize, wheat, and increasingly horticulture and vegetables, reflecting some diversification.  

Social & Infrastructure Points

• Education: In Bhaga (Sirla Bhaga area), there is a primary school called I V M School, Bhaga.  
• The pincode for Bhaga is 182311.  
• There is mention in a government land-acquisition notification (Gazette) about land in Bhaga for a road project (Sirla to Kalra Chanjood) under PMGSY.  

Cultural & Social Life

• The area seems to have a close-knit rural mountain life typical of hilly Jammu & Kashmir: traditional livelihoods, small settlements, and a multilingual community.
• Women’s self-help groups (SHGs) in Bhaga village (which overlaps with “Sirla Bhaga”) have become more active, especially during the pandemic, helping women sustain families through local crafts, agriculture, and small-scale production.
• There are local community events: for example, “Sirla Bhaga Kesari Dangal” (traditional wrestling) has been held in the village.

Strategic / Development Context

• Reasi district is somewhat remote and hilly, which makes development more challenging.  
• However, the district is projected to benefit from infrastructure development: the Jammu–Srinagar railway line is expected to pass through Reasi, which could significantly boost connectivity.  
• Being rural and mountainous, Sirla Bhaga likely experiences a mix of traditional cultural practices and the pressures of modern development (roads, education, economic change).

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