Sikaria - Madhepur, Madhubani

Sikaria is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahisham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikaria is 220851. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.6 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sikaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikaria

According to the 2011 Census, Sikaria village had a total population of 1,987 people, including 1,058 males and 929 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.81%, with male literacy at 55.04% and female literacy at 28.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikaria

Sikaria 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 Sikaria

Sikaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Sikaria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Sikaria is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikaria

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

Health Facilities in Sikaria

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

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