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Siko
Siko is the second largest populated village and a Gram Panchayat in the Begunia block of the Khordha district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the state capital, Bhubaneswar. 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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Siko is the second largest populated village and a Gram Panchayat in the Begunia block of the Khordha district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the state capital, Bhubaneswar. 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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