Sikidia Village - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Sikidia is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Khunta and around 50 km from Baripada. Kuamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikidia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikidia is 390961. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sikidia

As per Census 2011, Sikidia village has a total population of 746 people, consisting of 361 males and 385 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikidia

Sikidia 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 Sikidia

Sikidia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Sikidia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sikidia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikidia

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

Health Facilities in Sikidia

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

FAQs about Sikidia