Sikti
Sikti is a Town and Subdivision in Araria District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Sikti Block (CD) is 01118. Total area of sikti subdivision is 257 km². Sikti subdivision has a population of 1,58,543 peoples. Sikti subdivision has a population density of 618 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,513 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 45.48% population of sikti subdivision is literate, out of which 53.48% males and 36.99% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sikti Subdivision
Sikti Subdivision has a total of 56 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sikti Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amgachhi | Amgachhi | Araria (40 km) |
| 2 | Amgachhi Milik | Amgachhi | Sikti |
| 3 | Amgachhi Milik Arazi | Amgachhi | Araria (42 km) |
| 4 | Aulabari | Khoragachh | Araria (38 km) |
| 5 | Bairgachhi | Dedhua | Araria (45 km) |
| 6 | Barahmasia | Dahagama | Araria (55 km) |
| 7 | Barahmasia Istamrar | Dahagama | Araria (65 km) |
| 8 | Barahmasia Ranikatta | Dahagama | Araria (45 km) |
| 9 | Barahmasia Simalbani | Kuchaha | Araria (65 km) |
| 10 | Bardaha | Bardaha | Araria (45 km) |
| 11 | Belbari | Kauakoh | Araria (45 km) |
| 12 | Benga | Benga | Araria (40 km) |
| 13 | Bhaptia | Dedhua | Araria (45 km) |
| 14 | Bhirbhiri | Bhirbhiri | Araria (45 km) |
| 15 | Bokantari | Bokantri | Araria (45 km) |
| 16 | Chhaparia | Khoragachh | Araria (45 km) |
| 17 | Dahgawan | Dahagama | Araria (55 km) |
| 18 | Dahipura | Amgachhi | Araria (45 km) |
| 19 | Dainia | Majarakh | Araria (45 km) |
| 20 | Darhua | Dedhua | Araria (45 km) |
| 21 | Dehpur Khardah Milik | Thengapur Pipara | Sikti |
| 22 | Dehpur Majrakh Milik | Majarakh | Sikti |
| 23 | Dhengri | Bardaha | Araria (45 km) |
| 24 | Dipnagar | Kuchaha | Araria (65 km) |
| 25 | Dithaura | Majarakh | Araria (45 km) |
| 26 | Kabaia | Bardaha | Araria (45 km) |
| 27 | Karahbari | Benga | Araria (25 km) |
| 28 | Kauakoh | Kauakoh | Araria (45 km) |
| 29 | Khoragachhi | Khoragachh | Araria (45 km) |
| 30 | Khoragachhi Milik | Khoragachh | Araria (45 km) |
| 31 | Khuthara Mashragi | Majarakh | Araria (40 km) |
| 32 | Kuan Pokhar | Majarakh | Araria (45 km) |
| 33 | Kuchaha | Kuchaha | Araria (65 km) |
| 34 | Majrakh | Majarakh | Forbesganj (30 km) |
| 35 | Milik Arazi | Thengapur Pipara | Araria (45 km) |
| 36 | Muraripur | Murari Pur | Araria (45 km) |
| 37 | Musanda | Bhirbhiri | Araria (45 km) |
| 38 | Pahara | Murari Pur | Araria (2 km) |
| 39 | Pahara Sikti | Murari Pur | Araria (45 km) |
| 40 | Palasmani | Majarakh | Araria (45 km) |
| 41 | Paraia | Kauakoh | Araria (55 km) |
| 42 | Pararia | Pararia | Araria (45 km) |
| 43 | Pararia Ranikatta | Pararia | Araria (53 km) |
| 44 | Pipra | Bardaha | Araria (45 km) |
| 45 | Pothia | Kauakoh | Araria (40 km) |
| 46 | Ramnagar | Kauakoh | Araria (40 km) |
| 47 | Saida Pokhar | Dahagama | Araria (45 km) |
| 48 | Saidabad | Bokantri | Araria (45 km) |
| 49 | Sikti | Murari Pur | Araria (45 km) |
| 50 | Singhia | Pararia | Araria (56 km) |
| 51 | Sohagmara | Dedhua | Araria (45 km) |
| 52 | Sohdi | Benga | Araria (45 km) |
| 53 | Tera Khurdah | Thengapur Pipara | Araria (45 km) |
| 54 | Thengapur Pipra Milik | Thengapur Pipara | Araria (45 km) |
| 55 | Thengapur Pipra Milik Arazi | Bhirbhiri | Araria (45 km) |
| 56 | Thengpur Pipra | Thengapur Pipara | Araria (45 km) |
Population of Sikti Subdivision
The population profile of Sikti Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sikti's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,58,543 | 1,58,543 | N/A |
| Male Population | 81,644 | 81,644 | N/A |
| Female Population | 76,899 | 76,899 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,578 | 31,578 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,010 | 16,010 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,568 | 15,568 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 72,107 | 72,107 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 43,664 | 43,664 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 28,443 | 28,443 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 86,436 | 86,436 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 37,980 | 37,980 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 48,456 | 48,456 | N/A |
| Total Households | 31,513 | 31,513 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sikti Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 25,586 | 25,586 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 13,225 | 13,225 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 12,361 | 12,361 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 454 | 454 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 250 | 250 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 204 | 204 | N/A |
| Population Density | 618 / km² | 618 / km² | N/A |