Sadikpur - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Sadikpur is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Ambari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sadikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sadikpur is 243883. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 811103 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sadikpur

As per Census 2011, Sadikpur village has a total population of 1,541 people, consisting of 763 males and 778 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 984 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 635 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,541763778
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307130177
Scheduled Castes (SC)635302333
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population984568416
Illiterate Population557195362

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)
Ahmadpur ChhemaNorth1.17 km
ChhemanNorth-West1.34 km
DeoleEast2.13 km
BelawNorth2.31 km
Jodhan BighaWest2.31 km
ArazigangtiSouth-East2.41 km
GangtiSouth-East2.41 km
KosraSouth-West2.43 km
Arazi DheunsaEast2.82 km
Jalalpur NimiWest2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sadikpur

Sadikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Sadikpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Sadikpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sadikpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sadikpur is Ambari.

What is the pincode of Sadikpur?

The pincode of Sadikpur is 811103.

What is the population of Sadikpur?

Sadikpur has a total population of 1,541, including 763 males and 778 females.

How many households are there in Sadikpur?

There are 224 households in Sadikpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sadikpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sadikpur is 63.85%. Male literacy is 74.44% and female literacy is 53.47%.