Shikarpur

Shikarpur is a village located in Mohkhed tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Mohkhed (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Shikarpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Shikarpur has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shikarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikarpur is 495104. The village spans a total geographical area of 499 hectares. Chhindwara is nearest town to Shikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Shikarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Shikarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,065 528 537
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 119 63 56
Scheduled Castes (SC) 185 85 100
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 265 123 142
Literate Population 722 390 332
Illiterate Population 343 138 205

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shikarpur village:

  • The total population of Shikarpur village is around 1,065, including approximately 528 males and 537 females, with a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 119 children aged 0–6 years in Shikarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shikarpur village has 185 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 265 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shikarpur village is about 67.79%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 61.82%.
  • There are around 232 households in Shikarpur village.

Connectivity of Shikarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shikarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Shikarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shikarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shikarpur.

Gadarwada Lendaghondi Lonia Arjunwadi Kukada Chiman Paunari Jaitpur Khurd Linga Devardha Khunajhir Kalan Salimeta

Frequently Asked Questions about Shikarpur

Where is Shikarpur located?
Shikarpur village is situated in Mohkhed Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur?
Shikarpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Shikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shikarpur is 1,065, with 528 males and 537 females.
How many households are there in Shikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village has a total of 232 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shikarpur is 67.79%. The male literacy rate is 73.86%, while the female literacy rate is 61.82%.