Shikra - Madwas, Sidhi

Shikra is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Majhauli and around 32 km from Sidhi. Shikara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikra is 503175. The village covers a total geographical area of 913.72 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shikra

As per Census 2011, Shikra village has a total population of 2,874 people, consisting of 1,530 males and 1,344 females. The village has 652 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 649 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,461 literate and 1,413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 729 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikra

Shikra 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 Shikra

Shikra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Shikra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Shikra is about 32 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 Shikra

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

Health Facilities in Shikra

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

FAQs about Shikra