Sikelkupa - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Sikelkupa is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 385 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikelkupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikelkupa is 422413. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Sikelkupa

As per Census 2011, Sikelkupa village has a total population of 268 people, consisting of 140 males and 128 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikelkupa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sikelkupa

Sikelkupa 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 Sikelkupa

Sikelkupa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sikelkupa is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sikelkupa is about 385 km, with the usual travel time around ~11 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikelkupa

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

Health Facilities in Sikelkupa

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

FAQs about Sikelkupa