Sikta - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Sikta is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lakar-sisai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikta is 216761. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.2 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sikta

According to the 2011 Census, Sikta village had a total population of 2,666 people, including 1,370 males and 1,296 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 70.93% and female literacy at 61.19%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikta

Sikta 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 Sikta

Public transport in the Sikta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sikta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sikta is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikta

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

Health Facilities in Sikta

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

FAQs about Sikta