Sikatiya facts for kids

Sikatiya (also spelled Siktia) is a big village located in the Maharajganj or Lakri Nabiganj Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It's part of the Saran division. Sikatiya is known as the 15th largest village in its sub-district, covering an area of 2 square kilometers.

Quick facts for kids Sikatiya
Village
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Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Siwan district
Block (district subdivision)	Maharajganj
Panchayati raj (India)	Saran
Area
• Total	2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation (or. altitude)	66 m (217 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	3,075
• Density	1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Local	Bhojpuri Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number	841244
Vehicle registration	BR-29
Climate	Cwa
Maharajganj parliamentary consituency	Siwan (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Darauli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Exploring Sikatiya's Location

A map showing the location of Sikatiya village.

Sikatiya is the 15th largest village by area in its subdistrict. It is also the 17th most populated village there. The village is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) east of Siwan district. It is also about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Patna, the capital city of Bihar.

Natural Features and Roads

Sikatiya is part of the Dumra panchayat. The subdistrict headquarters, Lakri Nabiganj, is only 8 kilometers (5 miles) away. In the center of the village, there is a large pond. On the banks of this pond, you can find the "Chhath Puja Ghat," a special place for a festival.

The total area of Sikatiya village is 2 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). The roads inside the village are made of strong concrete. The main Siwan-Sonpur Road is less than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away. The Ghaghara Chhoti Gandak river, which flows into the Ghaghara River, is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of the village. Sikatiya is located at 26.2457 degrees north and 84.6342 degrees west.

People of Sikatiya Village

According to the 2011 census, 571 families live in Sikatiya village. The total population is 3,075 people. This includes 1,555 males and 1,520 females.

Children and Gender Balance

There are 493 children aged 0-6 years in the village. This means 16.03% of the total population are young children. Out of these, 258 are boys and 235 are girls.

The average sex ratio in Sikatiya village is 977 females for every 1000 males. This is higher than the Bihar state average of 918. The child sex ratio (for ages 0-6) in Sikatiya is 911. Sikatiya is one of the important villages in the Maharajganj Block of Siwan district.

Education in Sikatiya

Sikatiya village has a good level of education. In 2011, the literacy rate (the percentage of people who can read and write) in Sikatiya was 77.27%. This was higher than Bihar's state average of 61.80%.

Schooling and Higher Education

For males, the literacy rate was 88.28%. For females, it was 66.15%. The village has a very old and famous school called Practical High School. It was started by Saryug Saran Dev in 1941. This school has grown from a middle school (up to 6th grade) to a higher secondary school (up to 12th grade). Now, it provides secondary education to students from Sikatiya and many nearby villages. Many people from Sikatiya are also well-educated. They have degrees in subjects like Arts, Engineering, Literature, and Science.

Life and Culture in Sikatiya

The main languages spoken in Sikatiya are Bhojpuri and Hindi. People from different communities live here. These include Brahmins, Baitha (Dhobi), Gondi people (Gond), Rajbhar, Ram (Harijan), and Rawat. However, most people belong to the Koeri or Kushwaha community. Even with many different groups, everyone lives together with friendship and respect.

Religious Places and Jobs

There are several Hindu temples in the village. These include temples dedicated to Goddess Maa Kali and Shiv mandir. More than 150 people from Sikatiya work in government jobs. These jobs include working for Indian Railways, teaching, and in defense. Many also work in private companies or have their own businesses. Some even work in companies outside India.

A large part of the village's population depends on farming for their living. Farmers grow crops like paddy (rice), wheat, millets, and maize. They also raise animals. For fun, the young people in Sikatiya enjoy playing cricket and football.

Nearby Transport and Towns

Sikatiya is connected to other places by railway and roads. Here are some of the closest railway stations and towns: