Kikaripar - Amgaon, Gondia

Kikaripar is a village situated in the Amgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Amgaon and around 30 km from Gondiya. Kikaripaar serves as the Village Panchayat for Kikaripar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kikaripar is 537921. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kikaripar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kikaripar

According to the 2011 Census, Kikaripar village had a total population of 2,038 people, including 1,017 males and 1,021 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 90.21% and female literacy at 75.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0381,0171,021
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110893
Scheduled Castes (SC)1406971
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844737
Literate Population1,519820699
Illiterate Population519197322

Nearby Villages of Kikaripar

Kikaripar 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)
ShioniSouth1.83 km
ShiontolaSouth-West2.10 km
BhajiyaparNorth-West2.29 km
KattiparNorth2.58 km
BangaonSouth-East3.43 km
JawariSouth-West3.51 km
GosaitolaNorth-East3.77 km
BuraditolaWest4.29 km
RisamaSouth4.48 km
ChirchalbandhWest4.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kikaripar

Kikaripar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Kikaripar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kikaripar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kikaripar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kikaripar

Where is Kikaripar located?

Kikaripar village is located in Amgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kikaripar?

The Village Panchayat of Kikaripar is Kikaripaar.

What is the pincode of Kikaripar?

The pincode of Kikaripar is 441902.

What is the population of Kikaripar?

Kikaripar had a total population of 2,038, including 1,017 males and 1,021 females.

How many households are there in Kikaripar?

Kikaripar had 433 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kikaripar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kikaripar was 82.69%. Male literacy was 90.21% and female literacy was 75.32%.