Nikaspur - Ujiarpur, Samastipur

Nikaspur is a village situated in the Ujiarpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ujiarpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Nikas Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nikaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikaspur is 237088. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 848132 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nikaspur

As per Census 2011, Nikaspur village has a total population of 4,740 people, consisting of 2,541 males and 2,199 females. The village has 948 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 893 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,799 literate and 1,941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 648 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7402,5412,199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)893465428
Scheduled Castes (SC)648327321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,7991,6821,117
Illiterate Population1,9418591,082

Nearby Villages of Nikaspur

Nikaspur 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)
BahaduraEast1.06 km
ChakdaulatNorth-West1.21 km
NazirpurSouth1.63 km
ChandauliNorth-East1.75 km
Bazidpur NazirpurWest2.19 km
Akaha BishunpurNorth-West2.21 km
MehsariEast2.30 km
JawahirpurSouth2.70 km
MadhopurWest2.79 km
JagdispurNorth2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nikaspur

Nikaspur 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 Nazirganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Dalsinghsarai to Nikaspur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Nikaspur is about 18 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 Nikaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nikaspur

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

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

FAQs about Nikaspur

Where is Nikaspur located?

Nikaspur village is located in Ujiarpur Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nikaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nikaspur is Nikas Pur.

What is the pincode of Nikaspur?

The pincode of Nikaspur is 848132.

What is the population of Nikaspur?

Nikaspur has a total population of 4,740, including 2,541 males and 2,199 females.

How many households are there in Nikaspur?

There are 948 households in Nikaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Nikaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nikaspur is 59.05%. Male literacy is 66.19% and female literacy is 50.80%.