Siko - Begunia, Khordha

Siko is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Jankia and around 20 km from Khordha . Siko village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siko is 407874. The village covers a total geographical area of 426 hectares and falls under the 752038 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Begunia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siko

According to the 2011 Census, Siko village had a total population of 2,404 people, including 1,175 males and 1,229 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.93%, with male literacy at 92.10% and female literacy at 78.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 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

Siko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Siko is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Siko is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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