Sikursai - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Sikursai is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Sadarsai Chaibasa and around 6 km from Pashchimi Singhbhum Chaibasa. Tamarbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikursai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikursai is 378080. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sikursai

According to the 2011 Census, Sikursai village had a total population of 890 people, including 448 males and 442 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 89.30% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikursai

Sikursai 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 Sikursai

Sikursai 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 Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pashchimi Singhbhum Chaibasa to Sikursai is about 6 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 Sikursai

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

Health Facilities in Sikursai

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

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