Siktia - Kursakatta, Araria

Siktia is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Siktia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siktia is 221933. The village covers a total geographical area of 701 hectares and falls under the 854332 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Siktia

According to the 2011 Census, Siktia village had a total population of 6,308 people, including 3,283 males and 3,025 females, living in 1,087 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.69%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 45.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Siktia

Siktia 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 Siktia

Siktia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Siktia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Siktia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siktia

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

Health Facilities in Siktia

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

FAQs about Siktia