Sikaraguda - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Sikaraguda is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kosagumuda and around 55 km from Nabarangapur . Balenga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikaraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikaraguda is 427854. The village covers a total geographical area of 984 hectares and falls under the 764061 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Sikaraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Sikaraguda village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 643 males and 652 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.16%, with male literacy at 61.74% and female literacy at 26.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 803.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikaraguda

Sikaraguda 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 Sikaraguda

Public transport in the Sikaraguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Sikaraguda is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Sikaraguda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikaraguda

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

Health Facilities in Sikaraguda

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

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