Sikandarpur - Daniawan, Patna

Sikandarpur is a village situated in the Daniawan subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daniawan and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Bankipur Machhariyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur is 246237. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 803201 pincode. Fatwah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sikandarpur

As per Census 2011, Sikandarpur village has a total population of 2,099 people, consisting of 1,077 males and 1,022 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,226 literate and 873 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0991,0771,022
Child Population (0–6 yrs)384180204
Scheduled Castes (SC)281153128
Literate Population1,226707519
Illiterate Population873370503

Nearby Villages of Sikandarpur

Sikandarpur 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)
MunreraNorth-East0.86 km
GhoranpuraSouth-West0.86 km
DanaraEast1.79 km
DaniawanSouth-East1.81 km
MohiuddinpurWest1.82 km
SirampurNorth-West1.98 km
KashmiriyaSouth-West2.07 km
SarbahanpurNorth-West2.12 km
Bankipur MachhariawanNorth-East2.20 km
KhanpuraWest2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikandarpur

Sikandarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naika Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Fatwah to Sikandarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sikandarpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sikandarpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikandarpur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Sikandarpur

Where is Sikandarpur located?

Sikandarpur village is located in Daniawan Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikandarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikandarpur is Bankipur Machhariyawan.

What is the pincode of Sikandarpur?

The pincode of Sikandarpur is 803201.

What is the population of Sikandarpur?

Sikandarpur has a total population of 2,099, including 1,077 males and 1,022 females.

How many households are there in Sikandarpur?

There are 358 households in Sikandarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sikandarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikandarpur is 58.41%. Male literacy is 65.65% and female literacy is 50.78%.