Siko is the second largest populated village in eastern Odisha, India. It has a mixed, rich culture mainly consisting of Hindus and Muslims, with Hindus making up a majority. Ardent nationalists from Siko participated in the Paika rebellion of 1817. Today, some "Paika akhada" are found in Siko. They display their warrior acts in various festivals.
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Geographical location
Siko is located in the Khordha district of Odisha, India. It is connected by a 12 km section of NH-5 to New Jagannath Road. It is 65 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar, and 60 km from Puri. Road transport is the only mode of transportation to this village.
Education
Being situated in a rural area, schools in Siko are run by the government. Most of the teachers are natives. Siko has one co-ed high school and one girls high school. A new college was established in 2014 for higher secondary education; it provides intermediate-level courses in the arts. Another private school named Sri Aurobindow Interegal Education Centre is also situated having different facilities.