Siktra - Bah, Agra

Siktra is a village situated in the Bah tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bah and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Sikthara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siktra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siktra is 125236. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 283123 pincode. Pinaht is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Siktra

According to the 2011 Census, Siktra village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 932 males and 794 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.48%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 48.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Siktra

Siktra 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 Siktra

Siktra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makkhanpur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pinaht to Siktra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Siktra is about 60 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 Siktra

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

Health Facilities in Siktra

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

FAQs about Siktra