Siko - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Siko is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Siko village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siko is 395720. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Siko

According to the 2011 Census, Siko village had a total population of 2,219 people, including 1,105 males and 1,114 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.23%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 81.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Siko

Siko 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 Siko

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Siko. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Siko is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Siko is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siko

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

Health Facilities in Siko

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

FAQs about Siko