Sikharapada - Bolagad, Khordha

Sikharapada is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Khanguria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikharapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikharapada is 407022. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sikharapada 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 Sikharapada

According to the 2011 Census, Sikharapada village had a total population of 652 people, including 340 males and 312 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 85.53% and female literacy at 75.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikharapada

Sikharapada 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 Sikharapada

Sikharapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Sikharapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sikharapada is about 40 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 Sikharapada

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

Health Facilities in Sikharapada

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

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