Sikharapur - Khandapada, Nayagarh

Sikharapur is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sikharapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikharapur is 406067. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sikharapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikharapur village had a total population of 2,225 people, including 1,171 males and 1,054 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.17%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 68.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikharapur

Sikharapur 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 Sikharapur

Sikharapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Sikharapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikharapur

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

Health Facilities in Sikharapur

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

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