Sikta - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Sikta is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dainmarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikta is 216272. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 845103 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sikta

According to the 2011 Census, Sikta village had a total population of 973 people, including 513 males and 460 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.88%, with male literacy at 63.02% and female literacy at 41.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Sikta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sikta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sikta is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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