Sikta
Sikta is a Town and Subdivision in Pashchim Champaran District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sikta Block (CD) is 01026. The total area of Sikta Subdivision is 195 km². Sikta has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sikta Subdivision
Sikta Subdivision has a total of 60 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sikta Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ausanpur | Gaucharii | Bettiah (28 km) |
| 2 | Bahuarwa | Jhakhra Baisakhwa | Bettiah (33 km) |
| 3 | Baisakhwa | Jhakhra Baisakhwa | Bettiah (34 km) |
| 4 | Balthar | Balthar | Bettiah (34 km) |
| 5 | Basantpur | Maswas | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 6 | Behra | Behara | Bettiah (38 km) |
| 7 | Behri Bankatwa | Suryapur | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 8 | Bhaunara | Balthar | Bettiah (34 km) |
| 9 | Bhaunri | Balthar | Bettiah (34 km) |
| 10 | Bhawanipur | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 11 | Bhawanipur Tola Majharia | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (48 km) |
| 12 | Bheriharwa | Maswas | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 13 | Bishunpurwa | Maswas | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 14 | Chhapainia | Suryapur | Bettiah (51 km) |
| 15 | Dhankutwa | Dhankutwa | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 16 | Ekdari Mangalpur | Suryapur | Bettiah (29 km) |
| 17 | Gamharia Birnagar | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 18 | Gamharia Jainagar | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Sikta |
| 19 | Gauripur | Parsouni | Bettiah (31 km) |
| 20 | Ghorcharhi | Gaucharii | Bettiah (28 km) |
| 21 | Haripur | Sikta | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 22 | Indarwa | Maswas | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 23 | Jagarnathpur | Jagarnath Pur | Bettiah (25 km) |
| 24 | Jaisinghpur | Shikar Pur | Bettiah (36 km) |
| 25 | Jhakhra | Jhakhra Baisakhwa | Bettiah (35 km) |
| 26 | Kangli | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 27 | Khapparsa | Balthar | Bettiah (36 km) |
| 28 | Kursi Barwa | Suryapur | Bettiah (35 km) |
| 29 | Lal Parsa | Sirisiya | Bettiah (36 km) |
| 30 | Luathaha | Jagarnath Pur | Bettiah (28 km) |
| 31 | Mahmadwa | Sirisiya | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 32 | Mainpur | Jagarnath Pur | Bettiah (26 km) |
| 33 | Majharia | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 34 | Masaha | Suryapur | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 35 | Maswas | Maswas | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 36 | Mathia | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 37 | Mujauna | Behara | Bettiah (10 km) |
| 38 | Narkatia | Dhankutwa | Bettiah (36 km) |
| 39 | Nonia Tola | Jhakhra Baisakhwa | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 40 | Parsa | Shikar Pur | Bettiah (33 km) |
| 41 | Parsauni Ghogha | Parsouni | Bettiah (33 km) |
| 42 | Parsauni Murli | Parsouni | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 43 | Parsotimpur | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 44 | Pasrampur | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 45 | Patkhaulia | Jagarnath Pur | Bettiah (41 km) |
| 46 | Patukahia | Gaucharii | Bettiah (28 km) |
| 47 | Pokharia | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 48 | Puraina | Puraina | Bettiah (40 km) |
| 49 | Sabaithwa | Maswas | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 50 | Sargatia | Sargatia | Bettiah (31 km) |
| 51 | Senuariya | Kathia Mathia | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 52 | Shikarpur | Shikar Pur | Bettiah (10 km) |
| 53 | Sirsiya | Sirisiya | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 54 | Siswania | Jagarnath Pur | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 55 | Sonbarsa | Puraina | Bettiah (42 km) |
| 56 | Sugaha | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (50 km) |
| 57 | Sundargawn | Sargatia | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 58 | Surajpur | Suryapur | Bettiah (32 km) |
| 59 | Tola Gularia | Sirisiya | Bettiah (30 km) |
| 60 | Tola Majharia | Sugaha Bhawanipur | Bettiah (51 km) |
Population of Sikta Subdivision
The population profile of Sikta Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sikta Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,89,496 | 1,89,496 | N/A |
| Male Population | 99,815 | 99,815 | N/A |
| Female Population | 89,681 | 89,681 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,446 | 41,446 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,239 | 21,239 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,207 | 20,207 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 81,060 | 81,060 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 51,339 | 51,339 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 29,721 | 29,721 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,08,436 | 1,08,436 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 48,476 | 48,476 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 59,960 | 59,960 | N/A |
| Total Households | 34,500 | 34,500 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,89,496 people. Includes nearly 99,815 males and 89,681 females. Rural population is about 1,89,496 people.
- There are around 41,446 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 21,239 boys and 20,207 girls.
- Literate population is about 81,060 people. Non-literate population is around 1,08,436 people.
- There are nearly 34,500 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sikta Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 25,102 | 25,102 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 13,221 | 13,221 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 11,881 | 11,881 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,413 | 1,413 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 771 | 771 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 642 | 642 | N/A |
| Population Density | 974 / km² | 974 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sikta Subdivision is approximately 25,102 people, including 13,221 males and 11,881 females. Around 25,102 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sikta Subdivision is about 1,413 people, including 771 males and 642 females. Around 1,413 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 974 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 974 people per sq. km.