Sikarbhanga - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Sikarbhanga is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bangriposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikarbhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikarbhanga is 389461. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sikarbhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Sikarbhanga village had a total population of 186 people, including 90 males and 96 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 79.22% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikarbhanga

Sikarbhanga 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 Sikarbhanga

Sikarbhanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sikarbhanga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sikarbhanga is about 37 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 Sikarbhanga

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

Health Facilities in Sikarbhanga

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

FAQs about Sikarbhanga