Bara Shikuara - Nautan, Siwan

Bara Shikuara is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Narakatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Shikuara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Shikuara is 231301. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bara Shikuara

As per Census 2011, Bara Shikuara village has a total population of 252 people, consisting of 110 males and 142 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,290 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Shikuara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population252110142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411823
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246658
Literate Population1387365
Illiterate Population1143777

Nearby Villages of Bara Shikuara

Bara Shikuara 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)
NarkatiaSouth-West0.89 km
ChainpurNorth1.19 km
PipraNorth-West1.25 km
MarachhiSouth-East1.39 km
SagraSouth-West1.62 km
Atwa Karan Urf MahadewaEast1.77 km
ShikuaraSouth1.89 km
Atwa DurgNorth-East2.12 km
KabliswaNorth2.45 km
Hata KoraraNorth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bara Shikuara

Public transport in the Bara Shikuara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karchhue, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Bara Shikuara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Shikuara

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

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

Health Facilities in Bara Shikuara

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

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

FAQs about Bara Shikuara

Where is Bara Shikuara located?

Bara Shikuara village is located in Nautan Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bara Shikuara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara Shikuara is Narakatia.

What is the pincode of Bara Shikuara?

The pincode of Bara Shikuara is 841243.

What is the population of Bara Shikuara?

Bara Shikuara has a total population of 252, including 110 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Bara Shikuara?

There are 44 households in Bara Shikuara.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Shikuara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Shikuara is 54.76%. Male literacy is 66.36% and female literacy is 45.77%.