Sikandara - Sikrai, Dausa

Sikandara is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Sikandara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandara is 078287. The village covers a total geographical area of 1202 hectares and falls under the 303326 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sikandara

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandara village had a total population of 13,108 people, including 6,778 males and 6,330 females, living in 2,362 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.24%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 52.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikandara

Sikandara 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 Sikandara

Sikandara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arnia, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Sikandara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Sikandara is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandara

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

Health Facilities in Sikandara

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

FAQs about Sikandara