Sikariya - Jehanabad

Sikariya is a village situated in the Jehanabad subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jehanabad and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Sikariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikariya is 260227. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 804454 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sikariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jahanabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sikariya

As per Census 2011, Sikariya village has a total population of 2,404 people, consisting of 1,245 males and 1,159 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,539 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,086 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikariya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sikariya

Sikariya 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 Sikariya

Sikariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karona Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Sikariya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikariya

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

Health Facilities in Sikariya

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

FAQs about Sikariya