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

As per Census 2011, Sikharapada village has a total population of 652 people, consisting of 340 males and 312 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikharapada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population652340312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)732944
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527577
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population469266203
Illiterate Population18374109

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SampurEast0.94 km
PaikasahiSouth-West1.11 km
KumariSouth-West1.58 km
NilakanthapurEast1.61 km
PaichhabasantapurNorth-West1.81 km
JodapadaEast1.99 km
MakundapurWest2.04 km
NagapalliNorth-East2.19 km
GobindapurSouth2.19 km
KamallochanpurSouth-West2.22 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sikharapada

Where is Sikharapada located?

Sikharapada village is located in Bolagad Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikharapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikharapada is Khanguria.

What is the pincode of Sikharapada?

The pincode of Sikharapada is 752066.

What is the population of Sikharapada?

Sikharapada has a total population of 652, including 340 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Sikharapada?

There are 168 households in Sikharapada.

What is the literacy rate in Sikharapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikharapada is 71.93%. Male literacy is 78.24% and female literacy is 65.06%.