Shikara - Mukhed, Nanded

Shikara is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shikara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikara is 545461. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.73 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Shikara

According to the 2011 Census, Shikara village had a total population of 2,868 people, including 1,454 males and 1,414 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 61.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikara

Shikara 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 Shikara

Shikara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Shikara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shikara is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikara

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

Health Facilities in Shikara

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

FAQs about Shikara