Sikandarpur - Doraha, Sehore

Sikandarpur is a village situated in the Doraha tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Shyampur and around 62 km from Sehore. Hinoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur is 482789. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.84 hectares and falls under the 466651 pincode. Bhopal is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Sikandarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sehore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhopal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandarpur village had a total population of 542 people, including 285 males and 257 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 60.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sikandarpur

Sikandarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakanian Bhaunr, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopal to Sikandarpur is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Sikandarpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Sikandarpur