Sikriguda - Raikia, Kandhamal

Sikriguda is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikriguda is 417657. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sikriguda

As per Census 2011, Sikriguda village has a total population of 171 people, consisting of 96 males and 75 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 781 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 75 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikriguda

Sikriguda 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 Sikriguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikriguda. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Sikriguda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Sikriguda is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikriguda

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

Health Facilities in Sikriguda

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

FAQs about Sikriguda