Sikta Tola - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Sikta Tola is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Sidhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikta Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikta Tola is 501203. The village covers a total geographical area of 591.15 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sikta Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Sikta Tola village had a total population of 361 people, including 172 males and 189 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.72%, with male literacy at 76.35% and female literacy at 54.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikta Tola

Sikta Tola 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 Sikta Tola

Public transport in the Sikta Tola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Sikta Tola is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Sikta Tola is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikta Tola

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

Health Facilities in Sikta Tola

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

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