Sikabahenga - Puintala, Balangir

Sikabahenga is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Balangir and around 8 km from Balangir. Sauntpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikabahenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikabahenga is 420099. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sikabahenga

As per Census 2011, Sikabahenga village has a total population of 1,371 people, consisting of 700 males and 671 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,019 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikabahenga

Sikabahenga 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 Sikabahenga

Sikabahenga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Sikabahenga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sikabahenga is about 8 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 Sikabahenga

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

Health Facilities in Sikabahenga

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

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