Sikabadi village, Seskhal block, Rayagada | Pincode 765017

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SUSHILA PUALA

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LGD code: 426608
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population: 388
Households: 91
Literacy rate: 21.1%
Sex ratio: 1205 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 274
Distance to district centre: 31 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 277 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 564 km
Nearest railway station: Jimidipeta · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sikabadi compares

By population, Sikabadi ranks #26 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal.

Literacy rate

21.1%

−11.1% vs mandal average

Sikabadi: 21.1%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,205

+90 vs mandal average

Sikabadi: 1,205
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Sikabadi: 4.3
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Sikabadi at a glance

Sikabadi is a village of 388 people in 91 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 26th-largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 21%, 11 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 1,205 women per 1,000 men. It lies 31 km from the Rayagada district centre, 43 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 11 km from Jimidipeta railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765017, served by J.K.Pur post office; the LGD village code is 426608. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 6 km away. The sarpanch is SUSHILA PUALA. The population is estimated at 457 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sikabadi · this village	388	21%	—
Sikabadi · Raikia	276	36%	0 km N
Sikabadi · R.Udayagiri	201	13%	0 km N
Pangabai · Seskhal	120	9%	0.8 km NW
Sulubadi · Seskhal	97	9%	1 km W
Mentabadi · Rayagada	202	11%	1.6 km SE
Badasandhubadi · Seskhal	301	10%	2.2 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sikabadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 37
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 37
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Durgapadu
Total area (ha): 222
Irrigated area (ha): 158.56
Forest area (ha): 10.57

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sikabadi

LGD code: 426608
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population (Census 2011): 388
Population (projected 2026): 457
Households: 91
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1205
Literacy rate: 21.1%
Coordinates: 19.06520°N, 83.52796°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUSHILA PUALA
Block / Mandal: Seskhal

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Sikabadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

388

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

457

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

107

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: 388Census 2011
Households: 91Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1205 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4572026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1072026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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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Getting there

How to reach Sikabadi

Mandal centre

Seskhal · ≈ 9.3 km

≈ 19 min by car · 23 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar277 kmcapital
Hyderabad564 km
Kolkata636 km
Chennai751 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJimidipeta11 km
Bus stopBeerupadu Bus Stop6 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili6 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank18 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station28 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management14 km
Police stationKusa11 km

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What is the pincode of Sikabadi?

The pincode of Sikabadi, Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765017. The post office is J.K.Pur.

Which post office delivers to Sikabadi?

Mail for Sikabadi is delivered through J.K.Pur post office, pincode 765017, in Seskhal block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sikabadi located?

Sikabadi is a village in Seskhal block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Sikabadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sikabadi village has a population of 388 across 91 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sikabadi?

The current sarpanch of Sikabadi gram panchayat is SUSHILA PUALA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sikabadi in?

Sikabadi falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sikabadi in?

Sikabadi falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Sikabadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sikabadi village is 21.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Sikabadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sikabadi village is 1205 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sikabadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sikabadi, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sikabadi from Rayagada district centre?

Sikabadi is approximately 31 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sikabadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sikabadi village is 426608.

Which is the nearest town to Sikabadi?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 43 km from Sikabadi in a straight line.

How big is Sikabadi compared to other villages in Seskhal block?

Sikabadi ranks 26 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (388 residents).

How far is Sikabadi from Bhubaneswar?

Sikabadi is about 277 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 360 km.

How far is Sikabadi from Hyderabad?

Sikabadi is about 564 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 733 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sikabadi?

Jimidipeta is the nearest railway station to Sikabadi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Sikabadi?

Beerupadu Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Sikabadi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sikabadi?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sikabadi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sikabadi?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Sikabadi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sikabadi?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Sikabadi, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MP for Sikabadi?

Sikabadi is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Sikabadi in 2026?

Sikabadi is estimated at 457 people in 2026, up about 18% from 388 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sikabadi in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Sikabadi in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sikabadi?

SUSHILA PUALA is the sarpanch of Sikabadi gram panchayat, Seskhal block. See the sarpanch list of Seskhal block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)