Sikhar - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Sikhar is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Sikhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikhar is 398183. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sikhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sikhar village had a total population of 1,338 people, including 701 males and 637 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.69%, with male literacy at 95.67% and female literacy at 78.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikhar

Sikhar 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 Sikhar

Sikhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sikhar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikhar

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

Health Facilities in Sikhar

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

FAQs about Sikhar