Sikuan - Titlagarh, Balangir

Sikuan is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Siluan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikuan is 421551. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sikuan

According to the 2011 Census, Sikuan village had a total population of 405 people, including 193 males and 212 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.85%, with male literacy at 63.80% and female literacy at 39.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikuan

Sikuan 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 Sikuan

Sikuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Sikuan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sikuan is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikuan

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

Health Facilities in Sikuan

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

FAQs about Sikuan