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LGD code: 225572
Pincode: 854115
Population: 11,847
Households: 2,370
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,504

Census 2011 · in context

How Sikat compares

Literacy rate

37.1%

−2.5% vs mandal average

Sikat: 37.1%
Barari mandal: 39.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

−1 vs mandal average

Sikat: 904
Barari mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.3 vs mandal average

Sikat: 5.0
Barari mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sikat

LGD code: 225572
Pincode: 854115
Population (Census 2011): 11,847
Population (projected 2026): 13,968
Households: 2,370
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rupauli
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kaladhar Prasad Mandal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: mamta devi
Block / Mandal: Barari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Sikat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

11,847

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

13,968

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,370

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,794

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 11,847Census 2011
Households: 2,370Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 13,9682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,794

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Sikat?

The pincode of Sikat, Barari mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854115.

In which district is Sikat located?

Sikat is a village in Barari mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sikat as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sikat village has a population of 11,847 across 2,370 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sikat?

The current sarpanch of Sikat gram panchayat is mamta devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sikat in?

Sikat falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sikat in?

Sikat falls under the Rupauli assembly constituency (AC #60) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sikat?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sikat village is 37.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Sikat?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sikat village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sikat?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sikat, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sikat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sikat village is 225572.

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How Sikat compares

Key facts — Sikat

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sikat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Sikat on the map

Other villages named Sikat

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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Notable persons of Sikat

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People often ask about Sikat

What is the pincode of Sikat?

In which district is Sikat located?

What is the population of Sikat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sikat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sikat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sikat in?

What is the literacy rate in Sikat?

What is the sex ratio in Sikat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sikat?

What is the LGD code of Sikat?

Sikat on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sikat

What is the pincode of Sikat?

In which district is Sikat located?

What is the population of Sikat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sikat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sikat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sikat in?

What is the literacy rate in Sikat?

What is the sex ratio in Sikat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sikat?

What is the LGD code of Sikat?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sikat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Sikat

Open jobs in Sikat