Shikka

Shikka is a village located in Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 104km away from sub-district headquarter Dhadgaon (tehsildar office) and 128km away from district headquarter Nandurbar. As per 2009 stats, Roshmal K is the gram panchayat of Shikka village.

Here you can discover what makes Shikka unique in its vibrant Akrani-Nandurbar region. You’ll see Shikka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shikka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikka is 525290. The village spans a total geographical area of 364.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 425414. Shahade is nearest town to Shikka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 105km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shikka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akkalkuwa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shikka

Population of Shikka

According to the 2011 Census, Shikka has a total population of about 199, with approximately 92 males and 107 females. The sex ratio is around 1163 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 199. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.73%, with male literacy at about 52.17% and female literacy near 40.19%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shikka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shikka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shikka. As per the 2011 stats, Shikka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shikka

Knowing the nearby villages of Shikka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shikka.

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