Where is Sikat village located?
Sikat is in Barari Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sikat Village
Sikat is an inhabited village in Barari Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225572, the Census 2011 record lists 11,847 people in 2,370 households and the reported area is 1,333 hectares. The local references include Sikat Gram Panchayat, Barari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 18 km.
Village Code225572
Population11,847
Households2,370
Area1,333 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sikat
- Census Village Code
- 225572
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01153
- CD Block
- Barari
- Gram Panchayat
- Sikat
- Households
- 2,370
- Population
- 11,847
- Male Population
- 6,221
- Female Population
- 5,626
- Sex Ratio
- 904.36
- Area
- 1,333 hectares
- Area
- 13.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854115
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sikat at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 11,847 people, 1,333 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Sikat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sikat falls under Barari Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225572.
- The record lists 11,847 people living in 2,370 households.
- The reported village area is 1,333 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density888.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share10.84%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikat in the official administrative record. Census village code 225572, Sikat Gram Panchayat and Barari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01153
- Village Census Code
- 225572
- CD Block Code
- 0141
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0015
- CD Block Name
- Barari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sikat
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Sikat, about 18 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,333 hectares
- Area
- 13.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 11,847 people in 2,370 households, with 6,221 male residents and 5,626 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 7.61% and ST share is 10.84% for Sikat. Population density works out to about 888.75 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,370
- Total Population
- 11,847
- Male Population
- 6,221
- Female Population
- 5,626
- Sex Ratio
- 904.36
- Average Household Size
- 5.0
- SC Population
- 902
- SC Male Population
- 441
- SC Female Population
- 461
- SC Population Share
- 7.61
- ST Population
- 1,284
- ST Male Population
- 679
- ST Female Population
- 605
- ST Population Share
- 10.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sikat list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sikat. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikat 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 All Year
- 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 All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 125.55 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sikat.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sikat 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sikat 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
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sikat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 957.68 hectares and irrigated land is 463.08 hectares (48.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 280.24 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 89.25 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.83 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 957.68
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 494.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 463.08
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 205.05 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 132.48 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikat
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854115 | Katihar | Barari | Aminabad | Aminabad Semapur, P. O. Semapur, Tehsil-Barari Block, Katihar, Bihar, 854115 |
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
Which district is Sikat village in?
Sikat village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Sikat village in?
Sikat village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sikat under?
Sikat comes under Barari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sikat?
The Census village code of Sikat is 225572.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sikat under?
Sikat is listed under SIKAT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barari.
What is the population of Sikat village?
The village record lists 11,847 people and 2,370 households for Sikat.
How many households are in Sikat village?
The village record lists 2,370 households for Sikat.
What is the male and female population of Sikat?
The record lists 6,221 male residents and 5,626 female residents for Sikat.
What is the sex ratio of Sikat village?
The sex ratio of Sikat is 904.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sikat village?
The reported geographical area of Sikat is 1,333 hectares.
What is the population density of Sikat village?
The approximate population density of Sikat is 888.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sikat?
The nearest town listed for Sikat is Katihar, about 18 km away.
How far is Sikat from the district headquarters?
Sikat is about 18 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sikat from the sub-district headquarters?
Sikat is about 12 km from Barari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sikat?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sikat.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sikat?
For Sikat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 957.68 hectares and irrigated land is 463.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sikat?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikat. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.