Sikudi - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Sikudi is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikudi is 395619. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sikudi 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 Sikudi

According to the 2011 Census, Sikudi village had a total population of 500 people, including 237 males and 263 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.89%, with male literacy at 96.12% and female literacy at 90.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikudi

Sikudi 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 Sikudi

Sikudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sikudi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sikudi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikudi

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

Health Facilities in Sikudi

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

FAQs about Sikudi