Sikroda - Joura, Morena

Sikroda is a village situated in the Joura tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joura and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Sikroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikroda is 452351. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 476221 pincode. Joura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sikroda

As per Census 2011, Sikroda village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 670 males and 543 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 757 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,213670543
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1638677
Scheduled Castes (SC)272156116
Literate Population757494263
Illiterate Population456176280

Nearby Villages of Sikroda

Sikroda 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)
BudhheraSouth-West1.20 km
NimasNorth-East1.67 km
SimrodaNorth2.49 km
MakundaSouth-West2.51 km
NarholiSouth2.82 km
AgarotaSouth-East2.87 km
JalalpurNorth-West3.00 km
DiperaWest3.08 km
GaipriEast3.19 km
BisnoriNorth3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikroda

Sikroda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikroda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joura to Sikroda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Sikroda is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikroda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sikroda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sikroda

Where is Sikroda located?

Sikroda village is located in Joura Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikroda?

Sikroda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sikroda?

The pincode of Sikroda is 476221.

What is the population of Sikroda?

Sikroda has a total population of 1,213, including 670 males and 543 females.

How many households are there in Sikroda?

There are 212 households in Sikroda.

What is the literacy rate in Sikroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikroda is 62.41%. Male literacy is 73.73% and female literacy is 48.43%.