Siklama(Sikilima) - Mohana, Gajapati

Siklama(Sikilima) is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Adva and around 147 km from Paralakhemundi. Raipanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siklama(Sikilima) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siklama(Sikilima) is 413641. The village covers a total geographical area of 16 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Siklama(Sikilima)

According to the 2011 Census, Siklama(Sikilima) village had a total population of 247 people, including 104 males and 143 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,375 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.60%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 37.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Siklama(Sikilima)

Siklama(Sikilima) 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 Siklama(Sikilima)

Siklama(Sikilima) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Siklama(Sikilima) is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Siklama(Sikilima) is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siklama(Sikilima)

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

Health Facilities in Siklama(Sikilima)

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

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