Tikaura - Goh, Aurangabad

Tikaura is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Beraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikaura is 252889. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Tikaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tikaura

As per Census 2011, Tikaura village has a total population of 570 people, consisting of 302 males and 268 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tikaura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population570302268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945935
Scheduled Castes (SC)277146131
Literate Population296176120
Illiterate Population274126148

Nearby Villages of Tikaura

Tikaura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhantoSouth-West0.92 km
SareaNorth1.02 km
AsiasNorth-West1.06 km
KurmainEast1.26 km
DamodarpurNorth-West1.80 km
DarhaNorth-East1.85 km
PunaulNorth2.04 km
JajapurWest2.07 km
MalahadSouth-East2.49 km
SusnaEast2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tikaura

Public transport in the Tikaura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Tikaura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Tikaura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikaura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tikaura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tikaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tikaura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tikaura

Where is Tikaura located?

Tikaura village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tikaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Tikaura is Beraka.

What is the pincode of Tikaura?

The pincode of Tikaura is 824203.

What is the population of Tikaura?

Tikaura has a total population of 570, including 302 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Tikaura?

There are 93 households in Tikaura.

What is the literacy rate in Tikaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikaura is 51.93%. Male literacy is 58.28% and female literacy is 44.78%.