Sikaragochha - Gania, Nayagarh

Sikaragochha is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Badasilinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikaragochha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikaragochha is 405307. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Sikaragochha

According to the 2011 Census, Sikaragochha village had a total population of 174 people, including 79 males and 95 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.70%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 24.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikaragochha

Sikaragochha 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 Sikaragochha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikaragochha. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Sikaragochha is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Sikaragochha is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikaragochha

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

Health Facilities in Sikaragochha

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

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