Sikroda - Rajakhera, Dholpur

Sikroda is a village situated in the Rajakhera tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from Rajakhera and around 44 km from Dhaulpur. Sikroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikroda is 076077. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 328025 pincode. Rajakhera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sikroda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajakhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikroda

As per Census 2011, Sikroda village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 421 males and 350 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikroda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population771421350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608080
Scheduled Castes (SC)1748985
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population381253128
Illiterate Population390168222

Nearby Villages of Sikroda

Sikroda 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)
ChhetapuraNorth-East1.39 km
BidarSouth-West2.02 km
Singhawali KhurdEast2.38 km
DongarpurSouth2.42 km
SrinagarSouth-East2.58 km
Shahpur ToolaNorth2.74 km
Nagla DhirNorth2.92 km
MihawaWest3.13 km
Kachhiyara BidarSouth-West3.14 km
GubrariNorth-East3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikroda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sikroda. The nearest railway station is Jajau, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajakhera to Sikroda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhaulpur to Sikroda is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikroda

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

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

Health Facilities in Sikroda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sikroda

Where is Sikroda located?

Sikroda village is located in Rajakhera Tehsil, Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikroda?

Sikroda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sikroda?

The pincode of Sikroda is 328025.

What is the population of Sikroda?

Sikroda has a total population of 771, including 421 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Sikroda?

There are 123 households in Sikroda.

What is the literacy rate in Sikroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikroda is 49.42%. Male literacy is 60.10% and female literacy is 36.57%.