Sikula

Sikula is a village located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Sikula village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sikula unique in its vibrant Purusottampur-Ganjam region. You’ll see Sikula’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sikula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sikula is 412175. The village spans a total geographical area of 818 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761018. Purusottampur is nearest town to Sikula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sikula village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kabisuryangar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sikula

Population of Sikula

According to the 2011 Census, Sikula has a total population of about 5,645, with approximately 2,725 males and 2,920 females. The sex ratio is around 1071 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 623 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,615 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.93%, with male literacy at about 66.86% and female literacy near 49.59%. There are around 1,173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sikula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sikula

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sikula. As per the 2011 stats, Sikula had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sikula

Knowing the nearby villages of Sikula helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sikula.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sikula