Sikti Khanjahan - Mashrakh, Saran

Sikti Khanjahan is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sonauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikti Khanjahan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikti Khanjahan is 232875. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Sikti Khanjahan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sikti Khanjahan

According to the 2011 Census, Sikti Khanjahan village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,111 males and 1,018 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.52%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 55.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikti Khanjahan

Sikti Khanjahan 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 Sikti Khanjahan

Sikti Khanjahan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sikti Khanjahan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sikti Khanjahan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikti Khanjahan

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

Health Facilities in Sikti Khanjahan

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

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