Alipur - Tikari, Gaya

Alipur is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Chaita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alipur is 254715. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Alipur

As per Census 2011, Alipur village has a total population of 1,783 people, consisting of 951 males and 832 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 913 literate and 870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,783951832
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356180176
Scheduled Castes (SC)441227214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population913574339
Illiterate Population870377493

Nearby Villages of Alipur

Alipur 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)
SidhayNorth-West0.90 km
Manikpur BaliariEast1.05 km
ChaitaSouth1.23 km
Bishunpur UrurWest1.24 km
AgarNorth-West1.63 km
AmarpurWest1.91 km
MeldaNorth-West1.96 km
AkhtiarpurSouth-West1.99 km
KusetaSouth2.04 km
RidpuraEast2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alipur

Alipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Alipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Alipur is about 40 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 Alipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Alipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Alipur

Where is Alipur located?

Alipur village is located in Tikari Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Alipur is Chaita.

What is the pincode of Alipur?

The pincode of Alipur is 824236.

What is the population of Alipur?

Alipur has a total population of 1,783, including 951 males and 832 females.

How many households are there in Alipur?

There are 253 households in Alipur.

What is the literacy rate in Alipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alipur is 51.21%. Male literacy is 60.36% and female literacy is 40.75%.