Sikandar Pur - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Sikandar Pur is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Sikandarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandar Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandar Pur is 168411. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.32 hectares and falls under the 224186 pincode. Aqkbarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sikandar Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandar Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandar Pur village had a total population of 4,830 people, including 2,453 males and 2,377 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikandar Pur

Sikandar Pur 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 Sikandar Pur

Sikandar Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aqkbarpur to Sikandar Pur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Sikandar Pur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandar Pur

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

Health Facilities in Sikandar Pur

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

FAQs about Sikandar Pur