Sikrida - Nuagaon, Nayagarh

Sikrida is a village situated in the Nuagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nuagaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sikrida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikrida is 405814. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 752083 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sikrida 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 Sikrida

As per Census 2011, Sikrida village has a total population of 1,048 people, consisting of 560 males and 488 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikrida

Sikrida 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 Sikrida

Sikrida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Sikrida is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikrida

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

Health Facilities in Sikrida

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

FAQs about Sikrida