Sikabadi - Nuagad, Gajapati

Sikabadi is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from R.udaygiri and around 91 km from Paralakhemundi. Sambalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikabadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikabadi is 413979. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

Sikabadi 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 Sikabadi

According to the 2011 Census, Sikabadi village had a total population of 201 people, including 88 males and 113 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,284 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.66%, with male literacy at 24.64% and female literacy at 9.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikabadi

Sikabadi 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 Sikabadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikabadi. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Sikabadi is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sikabadi is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikabadi

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

Health Facilities in Sikabadi

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

FAQs about Sikabadi