Sikaraha - Handia, Prayagraj

Sikaraha is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Handia and around 58 km from Allahabad. Sikaraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikaraha is 163143. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.5 hectares and falls under the 212405 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sikaraha 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 Sikaraha

According to the 2011 Census, Sikaraha village had a total population of 1,069 people, including 563 males and 506 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 73.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikaraha

Sikaraha 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 Sikaraha

Sikaraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Atraura, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Sikaraha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Sikaraha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikaraha

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

Health Facilities in Sikaraha

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

FAQs about Sikaraha