Sikandarpur - Murtijapur, Akola
Sikandarpur is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur is 530246. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.67 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode.
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 Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Girdharpur | South | 1.05 km |
| Bahadarpur | East | 1.12 km |
| Pota | North-East | 2.12 km |
| Pohi | North-West | 2.42 km |
| Ramtek | East | 2.55 km |
| Allapur | South-West | 2.70 km |
| Piwashi | North-East | 2.96 km |
| Mana | West | 3.29 km |
| Mandura | North-East | 3.75 km |
| Rasulapur (repadkhed) | South-West | 3.79 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sikandarpur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sikandarpur. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Sikandarpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sikandarpur
Where is Sikandarpur located?
Sikandarpur village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sikandarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sikandarpur is Mana.
What is the pincode of Sikandarpur?
The pincode of Sikandarpur is 444106.