Sikni Village Overview
Sikni is a village in Pandu tehsil of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Pandu is the tehsil headquarters, while Palamu is the district headquarters for Sikni village. As per available records (2009), Sildili is the Gram Panchayat for Sikni village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sikni 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 Sikni is 365708. The village covers a geographical area of 199.76 hectares and has a pincode of 812124. Pandu is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sikni
Population & Demographics of Sikni
This section provides population and demographic details of Sikni village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94 | 52 | 42 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 72 | 37 | 35 |
Key population details of Sikni village are given below:
- Sikni village is a very small village with a total population of around 94, including approximately 52 males and 42 females, with a sex ratio of 807 females per 1,000 males.
- A large share of the population consists of children aged 0–6 years.
- 46 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sikni village is low, with a literacy rate of about 23.40%.
- There are around 12 households in Sikni village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sikni
Transport facilities help residents of Sikni 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sikni
The following villages are located close to Sikni 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 Sikni
- Where is Sikni located?
- Sikni village is located in Pandu Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sikni?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sikni is Sildili (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sikni?
- The pincode of Sikni is 812124.
- What is the population of Sikni?
- Sikni has a total population of 94, including 52 males and 42 females.
- How many households are there in Sikni?
- There are 12 households in Sikni.
- What is the literacy rate in Sikni?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikni is 23.40%. Male literacy is 28.85% and female literacy is 16.67%.