Sikohana - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Sikohana is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Sikohna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikohana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikohana is 164212. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.3 hectares and falls under the 225303 pincode. Suratgang is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sikohana

As per Census 2011, Sikohana village has a total population of 1,445 people, consisting of 735 males and 710 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,445735710
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246117129
Scheduled Castes (SC)369188181
Literate Population734431303
Illiterate Population711304407

Nearby Villages of Sikohana

Sikohana 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)
SatmohniSouth0.62 km
BudhanpurNorth0.69 km
BanmauSouth-West1.23 km
KaranpurNorth-East1.32 km
BaraiyaEast1.54 km
ParbatpurWest1.57 km
BasauliNorth-West1.65 km
Mamata MauNorth-East1.97 km
RammadaiWest2.10 km
RuheraSouth2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikohana

Sikohana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suratgang to Sikohana is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Sikohana is about 37 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 Sikohana

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

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

Health Facilities in Sikohana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikohana 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 Sikohana

Where is Sikohana located?

Sikohana village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikohana?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikohana is Sikohna.

What is the pincode of Sikohana?

The pincode of Sikohana is 225303.

What is the population of Sikohana?

Sikohana has a total population of 1,445, including 735 males and 710 females.

How many households are there in Sikohana?

There are 262 households in Sikohana.

What is the literacy rate in Sikohana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikohana is 50.80%. Male literacy is 58.64% and female literacy is 42.68%.