Sikhar - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Sikhar is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahakalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikhar is 397093. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sikhar village had a total population of 433 people, including 221 males and 212 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 59.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Sikhar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sikhar is about 28 km, with the usual travel time 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