Paschim Sikta
About Paschim Sikta
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paschim Sikta village is 325233. Paschim Sikta village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.9km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 27.2km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Makalpur is the gram panchayat of Paschim Sikta village.
The total geographical area of village is 72.97 hectares. Paschim Sikta has a total population of 2,204 peoples, out of which male population is 1,119 while female population is 1,085. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paschim sikta village is 62.34% out of which 70.15% males and 54.29% females are literate. There are about 514 houses in paschim sikta village.
When it comes to administration, Paschim Sikta village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Paschim Sikta village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to paschim sikta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Paschim Sikta
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,204 | 1,119 | 1,085 |
| Children (0-6) | 209 | 99 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,588 | 809 | 779 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 154 | 71 | 83 |
| Literate Population | 1,374 | 785 | 589 |
| Illiterate Population | 830 | 334 | 496 |
Connectivity of Paschim Sikta
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paschim Sikta
Where is Paschim Sikta located?
Paschim Sikta village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Sikta?
The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Sikta is Makalpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Paschim Sikta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paschim Sikta is 2,204, with 1,119 males and 1,085 females.
How many households are there in Paschim Sikta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Paschim Sikta village has a total of 514 households.
What is the literacy rate in Paschim Sikta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paschim Sikta is 62.34%. The male literacy rate is 70.15%, while the female literacy rate is 54.29%.