Sikhola - Auraiya

Sikhola is a village situated in the Auraiya tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Oraiya and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kakor. Inguthiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikhola is 148757. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.09 hectares and falls under the 206129 pincode. Oraiya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sikhola

According to the 2011 Census, Sikhola village had a total population of 339 people, including 196 males and 143 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 730 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.64%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 89.34%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikhola

Sikhola 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 Sikhola

Sikhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phaphund, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Oraiya to Sikhola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakor to Sikhola is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikhola

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

Health Facilities in Sikhola

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

FAQs about Sikhola