Shiki Kala - Handia, Prayagraj

Shiki Kala is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Handia and around 40 km from Allahabad. Shiki Khurdh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiki Kala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiki Kala is 163012. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.35 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shiki Kala

According to the 2011 Census, Shiki Kala village had a total population of 578 people, including 306 males and 272 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.46%, with male literacy at 82.68% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiki Kala

Shiki Kala 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 Shiki Kala

Shiki Kala 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 Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Shiki Kala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Shiki Kala 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 Shiki Kala

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

Health Facilities in Shiki Kala

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

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