Sikripadar - Raikia, Kandhamal
Sikripadar is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikripadar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikripadar is 417654. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sikripadar 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.
Nearby Villages of Sikripadar
Sikripadar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Badagada | North | 1.28 km |
| Sandhigada | East | 2.60 km |
| Kanasaru | North | 2.75 km |
| Peruju | South | 2.79 km |
| Kakarabadi | East | 2.98 km |
| Ganjana | South-West | 3.38 km |
| Kaithapalli | South | 3.65 km |
| Ghatikhariguda | East | 4.11 km |
| Ranaba | North-East | 4.62 km |
| Genja | South-East | 4.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sikripadar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikripadar. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Sikripadar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Sikripadar is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sikripadar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sikripadar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sikripadar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikripadar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sikripadar
Where is Sikripadar located?
Sikripadar village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sikripadar?
The Gram Panchayat of Sikripadar is Ranaba.
What is the pincode of Sikripadar?
The pincode of Sikripadar is 762101.