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Sikta Village

Sikta is an inhabited village in Dumraon Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248172, the Census 2011 record lists 446 people in 67 households and the reported area is 96 hectares. The local references include Kashia Gram Panchayat, Dumraon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Sikta is a village in Dumraon Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 248172 and 446 people in 67 households.
Village Code248172
Population446
Households67
Area96 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon

Key Village Facts

Village
Sikta
Census Village Code
248172
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dumraon
Sub-district Census Code
01440
CD Block
Dumraon
Gram Panchayat
Kashia
Households
67
Population
446
Male Population
229
Female Population
217
Sex Ratio
947.6
Area
96 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sikta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 446 people, 96 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Sikta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBuxar
BlockDumraon
CD BlockDumraon
Gram PanchayatKashia
  • Sikta falls under Dumraon Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 248172.
  • The record lists 446 people living in 67 households.
  • The reported village area is 96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density464.58 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.38%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikta in the official administrative record. Census village code 248172, Kashia Gram Panchayat and Dumraon CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01440
Village Census Code
248172
CD Block Code
0428
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dumraon
Gram Panchayat Name
Kashia

Location and Distance

Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Sikta, about 5 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dumraon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
96 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 446 people in 67 households, with 229 male residents and 217 female residents. The average household size is 6.66, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 5.38% for Sikta. Population density works out to about 464.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
67
Total Population
446
Male Population
229
Female Population
217
Sex Ratio
947.6
Average Household Size
6.66
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
5.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikta list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikta include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sikta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sikta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sikta is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (75% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikta

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
17
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 14 82%
CRM 3 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 24%
Bank of India 3 18%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 12%
Punjab National Bank 2 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.9%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Station Road Ground Floor, Holding No: 277 ; Old Khata Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119
Canara Bank ATM 802136 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Station Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802136
Indian Bank ATM 802133 Buxar Dumraon Chilhari Dumraon Chilhari, Buxar, Bihar, 802133
Bank of Baroda ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Dumrao in Front of Dumraon Railway Station Buxar Distt Buxar Bihar Dumraon Railway Station, Buxar, Bihar, 802119
Bank of India ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Near Bank of Baroda Dumraon, Dist -Buxar Nanand Kishor Roy, Satiation Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Dumraon, Dist. Buxar, Bihar - 802119. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Station Road, Near Bank of Baroda, Buxar, Bihar, 802119
Punjab National Bank ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Dumraon Near High School Dumraon, Dist-Buxar-802119, Buxar, Bihar, 802119
Bank of India ATM 802119 Buxar Dumraon Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) Station Road, Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar Purana Thana Road, Bank of India, S/O Jagdish Prasad, Buxar, Bihar, 802119

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sikta village located?

Sikta is in Dumraon Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sikta village in?

Sikta village is in Buxar district.

Which state is Sikta village in?

Sikta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sikta under?

Sikta comes under Dumraon Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sikta?

The Census village code of Sikta is 248172.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sikta under?

Sikta is listed under Kashia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumraon.

What is the population of Sikta village?

The village record lists 446 people and 67 households for Sikta.

How many households are in Sikta village?

The village record lists 67 households for Sikta.

What is the male and female population of Sikta?

The record lists 229 male residents and 217 female residents for Sikta.

What is the sex ratio of Sikta village?

The sex ratio of Sikta is 947.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikta village?

The reported geographical area of Sikta is 96 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikta village?

The approximate population density of Sikta is 464.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sikta?

The nearest town listed for Sikta is Dumraon, about 5 km away.

How far is Sikta from the district headquarters?

Sikta is about 28 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikta from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikta is about 5 km from Dumraon, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sikta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sikta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sikta?

For Sikta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sikta?

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikta. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.