Indian Village Directory

Sikara Village

Sikara is an inhabited village in Bhachau Taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 506654, the Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 442 households and the reported area is 3,350.9 hectares. The local references include Sikara Gram Panchayat, Bhachau CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhachau at about 10 km.

In short:

Sikara is a village in Bhachau Taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 506654 and 1,654 people in 442 households.

Village Code506654
Population1,654
Households442
Area3,350.9 hectares
Nearest TownBhachau

Detailed village profile

Sikara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,654 people, 3,350.9 hectares of reported area and Bhachau as the nearest town reference for Sikara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District Kachchh
Taluka Bhachau
CD Block Bhachau
Gram Panchayat SIKARA
  • Sikara falls under Bhachau Taluka in Kachchh district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 506654.
  • The record lists 1,654 people living in 442 households.
  • The reported village area is 3,350.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhachau.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sikara
Census Village Code
506654
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Kachchh
District Census Code
468
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhachau
Sub-district Census Code
03724
CD Block
Bhachau
Gram Panchayat
Sikara
Households
442
Population
1,654
Male Population
800
Female Population
854
Sex Ratio
1,067.5
Area
3,350.9 hectares
Area
33.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhachau
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
370140
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 49.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.8% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.87% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikara in the official administrative record. Census village code 506654, Sikara Gram Panchayat and Bhachau CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
468
Sub-district Census Code
03724
Village Census Code
506654
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
32
CD Block Name
Bhachau
Gram Panchayat Name
Sikara

Location and Distance

Bhachau is the nearest town listed for Sikara, about 10 km away. Bhuj is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhachau
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bhuj
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhachau
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Bhachau
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
3,350.9 hectares
Area
33.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 442 households, with 800 male residents and 854 female residents. The average household size is 3.74, and SC share is 7.8% and ST share is 1.87% for Sikara. Population density works out to about 49.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
442
Total Population
1,654
Male Population
800
Female Population
854
Sex Ratio
1,067.5
Average Household Size
3.74
SC Population
129
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
62
SC Population Share
7.8
ST Population
31
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
1.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikara 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sikara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sikara.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
112 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1,050 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sikara 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
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sikara is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikara show that reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Sorghum, net sown area is 2,723 hectares and irrigated land is 1,050 hectares (38.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mung Bean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sorghum
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
133 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
270 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
77.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2723.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,673 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1050.0

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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
19
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 53%
CRM 9 47%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 32%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 5 26%
Bank of Baroda 2 11%
Axis Bank Limited 2 11%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 11%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Nagar Palika Complex Shop No 2, Sector 1 Near Honda Show Room, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Central Bank of India ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Bhachau Near Ram Badi Main Bazar Bhachau, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) 0 Prabhukrupacomplex, Shopno3, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
State Bank of India ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Dist:kutch, Gujrat Post:bhachau, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) 0 Mainbazaar, Nearmandvichowk, Bhachau, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Kutch, Bhachau, Gujarat Plot No-19, Ramwadi, Bhachau, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Nr.mandvichowk Near Mandvi Chock, Main Bazar, Bhachau-370140, Kutch, Gujarat, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370140
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 370140 Kachchh Bhachau Bhachau (M) Nearstbusstand Shop No-3, Prabhukrupa Complex, Near New Bus Stand, Samkhiyali-370150, Kutch, Gujarat, Kachchh, Gujarat…

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 Sikara village located?

Sikara is in Bhachau Taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Sikara village in?

Sikara village is in Kachchh district.

Which state is Sikara village in?

Sikara village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Sikara under?

Sikara comes under Bhachau Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sikara?

The Census village code of Sikara is 506654.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sikara under?

Sikara is listed under SIKARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhachau.

What is the population of Sikara village?

The village record lists 1,654 people and 442 households for Sikara.

How many households are in Sikara village?

The village record lists 442 households for Sikara.

What is the male and female population of Sikara?

The record lists 800 male residents and 854 female residents for Sikara.

What is the sex ratio of Sikara village?

The sex ratio of Sikara is 1,067.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikara village?

The reported geographical area of Sikara is 3,350.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikara village?

The approximate population density of Sikara is 49.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sikara?

The nearest town listed for Sikara is Bhachau, about 10 km away.

How far is Sikara from the district headquarters?

Sikara is about 68 km from Bhuj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikara from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikara is about 10 km from Bhachau, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sikara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sikara.

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

For Sikara, reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Sorghum, net sown area is 2,723 hectares and irrigated land is 1,050 hectares.

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

The page shows 19 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikara. These records include 7 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.