Sika Village Overview
Sika is a village in Padwa tehsil of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It lies about 10 km from Padwa tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Medininagar (daltonganj) district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gari Khas is the Gram Panchayat for Sika village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sika village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sika is 366027. The village covers a geographical area of 263 hectares and has a pincode of 822123. Padwa is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sika
Population & Demographics of Sika
This section provides population and demographic details of Sika village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,178 | 633 | 545 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 185 | 95 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 83 | 45 | 38 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 504 | 275 | 229 |
| Literate Population | 708 | 469 | 239 |
| Illiterate Population | 470 | 164 | 306 |
Key population details of Sika village are given below:
- Sika village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,178, including approximately 633 males and 545 females, with a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 83 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 504 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sika village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.10%.
- There are around 258 households in Sika village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sika
Transport facilities help residents of Sika village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sika
The following villages are located close to Sika and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sika
- Where is Sika located?
- Sika village is located in Padwa Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sika?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sika is Gari Khas (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sika?
- The pincode of Sika is 822123.
- What is the population of Sika?
- Sika has a total population of 1,178, including 633 males and 545 females.
- How many households are there in Sika?
- There are 258 households in Sika.
- What is the literacy rate in Sika?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sika is 60.10%. Male literacy is 74.09% and female literacy is 43.85%.