Sikdardih - Deoghar

Sikdardih is a village situated in the Deoghar subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Deoghar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Manikpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikdardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikdardih is 352978. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 814152 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Sikdardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoghar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikdardih

As per Census 2011, Sikdardih village has a total population of 784 people, consisting of 404 males and 380 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikdardih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population784404380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1657689
Scheduled Castes (SC)1035350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874146
Literate Population440276164
Illiterate Population344128216

Nearby Villages of Sikdardih

Sikdardih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MushardiSouth-East1.15 km
PanchukuraSouth1.29 km
TilaiyaWest1.38 km
GarjoraNorth-East1.65 km
JetutanrSouth-West1.72 km
BadiyaNorth-West2.07 km
SarasaniSouth-East2.13 km
ChhabelbediaWest2.22 km
PhutabandhSouth-East2.28 km
Bandha KenduaNorth-East2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikdardih

Sikdardih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulsitanr, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Sikdardih is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikdardih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sikdardih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sikdardih

Where is Sikdardih located?

Sikdardih village is located in Deoghar Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikdardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikdardih is Manikpur.

What is the pincode of Sikdardih?

The pincode of Sikdardih is 814152.

What is the population of Sikdardih?

Sikdardih has a total population of 784, including 404 males and 380 females.

How many households are there in Sikdardih?

There are 157 households in Sikdardih.

What is the literacy rate in Sikdardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikdardih is 56.12%. Male literacy is 68.32% and female literacy is 43.16%.