Siktiya - Hata, Kushinagar

Siktiya is a village situated in the Hata tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hata and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Siktiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siktiya is 188940. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.68 hectares and falls under the 274203 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Siktiya

According to the 2011 Census, Siktiya village had a total population of 5,141 people, including 2,618 males and 2,523 females, living in 843 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.63%, with male literacy at 85.37% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Siktiya

Siktiya 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 Siktiya

Siktiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramkola, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Siktiya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Siktiya is about 26 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 Siktiya

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

Health Facilities in Siktiya

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

FAQs about Siktiya