Sikti - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Sikti is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Nadda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikti is 216850. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.8 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sikti

According to the 2011 Census, Sikti village had a total population of 464 people, including 252 males and 212 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.03%, with male literacy at 55.45% and female literacy at 35.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikti

Sikti 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 Sikti

Sikti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Sikti is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sikti is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikti

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

Health Facilities in Sikti

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

FAQs about Sikti