Sikta - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Sikta is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sikta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikta is 178091. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.04 hectares and falls under the 272193 pincode.

Sikta 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 Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikta

According to the 2011 Census, Sikta village had a total population of 1,885 people, including 971 males and 914 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 73.00% and female literacy at 54.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikta

Sikta 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 Sikta

Sikta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sikta is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikta

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

Health Facilities in Sikta

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

FAQs about Sikta