Saikur - Chhipabarod, Baran

Saikur is a village situated in the Chhipabarod tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhipabarod and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Kalmodiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saikur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikur is 103732. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 325221 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Saikur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Saikur

According to the 2011 Census, Saikur village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 542 males and 536 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.33%, with male literacy at 68.25% and female literacy at 32.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,078542536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587979
Scheduled Castes (SC)462323
Scheduled Tribes (ST)416214202
Literate Population463316147
Illiterate Population615226389

Nearby Villages of Saikur

Saikur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaredaEast1.48 km
KalmodiyaWest1.67 km
BabarNorth1.89 km
HalesaraSouth-East1.94 km
AmarpuraNorth-East1.95 km
Brahma KheriSouth2.20 km
AsalpurNorth2.74 km
Peepal KheriSouth-East2.81 km
KalatolSouth-West2.86 km
LambawarWest3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saikur

Saikur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Saikur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Saikur is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saikur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saikur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saikur

Where is Saikur located?

Saikur village is located in Chhipabarod Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saikur?

The Gram Panchayat of Saikur is Kalmodiya.

What is the pincode of Saikur?

The pincode of Saikur is 325221.

What is the population of Saikur?

Saikur had a total population of 1,078, including 542 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Saikur?

Saikur had 223 households.

What is the literacy rate in Saikur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saikur was 50.33%. Male literacy was 68.25% and female literacy was 32.17%.