Sikatia - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Sikatia is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Sikatia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikatia is 189480. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.74 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Sikatia

According to the 2011 Census, Sikatia village had a total population of 1,268 people, including 651 males and 617 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.24%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 48.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikatia

Sikatia 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 Sikatia

Sikatia 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 Gauri Sriram, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Sikatia is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sikatia is about 40 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 Sikatia

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

Health Facilities in Sikatia

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

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