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 information the sub-district code of Sikta Block (CD) is 01026. Total area of sikta subdivision is 195 km². Sikta subdivision has a population of 1,89,496 peoples. Sikta subdivision has a population density of 974 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,500 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 42.78% population of sikta subdivision is literate, out of which 51.43% males and 33.14% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sikta Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |