Tikri - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Tikri is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baligawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikri is 253121. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Tikri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tikri

According to the 2011 Census, Tikri village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 567 males and 488 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tikri

Tikri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Tikri

Tikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Tikri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Tikri is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikri

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

Health Facilities in Tikri

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

FAQs about Tikri