Sikhajhola - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Sikhajhola is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Gunupur and around 59 km from Rayagada . Gulunthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikhajhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikhajhola is 426726. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sikhajhola

According to the 2011 Census, Sikhajhola village had a total population of 130 people, including 59 males and 71 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 6.12%, with male literacy at 6.98% and female literacy at 5.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikhajhola

Sikhajhola 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 Sikhajhola

Sikhajhola 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sikhajhola is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sikhajhola is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikhajhola

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

Health Facilities in Sikhajhola

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

FAQs about Sikhajhola