Sikaria - Bihta, Patna

Sikaria is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Tara Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikaria is 245473. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sikaria

According to the 2011 Census, Sikaria village had a total population of 1,798 people, including 957 males and 841 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.95%, with male literacy at 72.43% and female literacy at 56.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikaria

Sikaria 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 Sikaria

Sikaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Sikaria is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sikaria is about 37 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 Sikaria

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

Health Facilities in Sikaria

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

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