Sikakhal - Muniguda, Rayagada

Sikakhal is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 101 km from Ambadala and around 81 km from Rayagada . Telengapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikakhal is 424854. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Sikakhal

According to the 2011 Census, Sikakhal village had a total population of 3 people, including 2 males and 1 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 500 females per 1,000 males. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikakhal

Sikakhal 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 Sikakhal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikakhal. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sikakhal is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sikakhal is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikakhal

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

Health Facilities in Sikakhal

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

FAQs about Sikakhal