Sadikpur - Ekangarsarai, Nalanda

Sadikpur is a village situated in the Ekangarsarai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekangarsarai and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gyas Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sadikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sadikpur is 244862. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 801306 pincode. Biharsharif is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sadikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sadikpur village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 845 males and 817 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,662845817
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312167145
Scheduled Castes (SC)374198176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population989565424
Illiterate Population673280393

Nearby Villages of Sadikpur

Sadikpur 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)
BarsiawanNorth-East0.88 km
RanipurSouth-East1.05 km
TelharaWest1.37 km
GayaspurSouth-West1.53 km
SalehpurNorth2.01 km
DhawanEast2.10 km
Paindapur DainawanNorth-East2.15 km
Kaila BighaNorth-West2.16 km
MozafrabadWest2.39 km
Dharm BighaNorth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sadikpur

Sadikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ekangarsarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biharsharif to Sadikpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sadikpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sadikpur

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

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

FAQs about Sadikpur

Where is Sadikpur located?

Sadikpur village is located in Ekangarsarai Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sadikpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sadikpur is Gyas Pur.

What is the pincode of Sadikpur?

The pincode of Sadikpur is 801306.

What is the population of Sadikpur?

Sadikpur had a total population of 1,662, including 845 males and 817 females.

How many households are there in Sadikpur?

Sadikpur had 308 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sadikpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sadikpur was 73.26%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 63.10%.