Sikari - Chandauli

Sikari is a village situated in the Chandauli tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Chandauli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sikari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikari is 207511. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.83 hectares and falls under the 232102 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sikari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mughalsarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikari

According to the 2011 Census, Sikari village had a total population of 3,034 people, including 1,633 males and 1,401 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 78.90% and female literacy at 54.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikari

Sikari 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 Sikari

Sikari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandauli Mjhwr, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Sikari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Sikari is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikari

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

Health Facilities in Sikari

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

FAQs about Sikari