Ikauna is a small taluka headquarters town situated in the southern part of Shravasti district in Uttar Pradesh. The district headquarters of Bhinga is situated in the north of Ikauna at a distance of about 20 km. The nearest access points are the Balrampur Railway Station and the Amausi Airport. Geographically, Ikauna, Shravasti district, Uttar Pradesh is located between 27.55° North latitude and 81.97° East longitude at a height of 109 metres (357 feet) above mean sea level.

The India census report published in 2001 states that Ikauna had a population of 12,947. Males constitute 53% of the population and females account for 47% of the population. In Ikauna,18% of the population is less than six years of age. The average literacy rate of Ikauna is 52% which is lower than 59.5%, the national average literacy rate.Out of it, the male literacy rate is 60% and the female literacy rate is 42%.

Ikauna is very close to Shravastiin Uttar Pradesh, a popular religious destination.