Sikharpur - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sikharpur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Jaleswar and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Sikharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikharpur is 391461. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sikharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikharpur village had a total population of 2,066 people, including 1,060 males and 1,006 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.44%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 735, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikharpur

Sikharpur 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 Sikharpur

Sikharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sikharpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sikharpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikharpur

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

Health Facilities in Sikharpur

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

FAQs about Sikharpur