Sikala - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Sikala is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Gunupur and around 70 km from Rayagada . Siripai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikala is 426772. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sikala

According to the 2011 Census, Sikala village had a total population of 199 people, including 90 males and 109 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,211 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.37%, with male literacy at 58.23% and female literacy at 29.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikala

Sikala 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 Sikala

Sikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sikala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sikala is about 70 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 Sikala

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

Health Facilities in Sikala

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

FAQs about Sikala