Sikula - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Sikula is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Purusottampur and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Sikula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikula is 412175. The village covers a total geographical area of 818 hectares and falls under the 761018 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sikula

According to the 2011 Census, Sikula village had a total population of 5,645 people, including 2,725 males and 2,920 females, living in 1,173 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 76.78% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,615, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikula

Sikula 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 Sikula

Sikula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Sikula is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sikula is about 52 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 Sikula

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

Health Facilities in Sikula

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

FAQs about Sikula