Sikrohar - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Sikrohar is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Sikrohar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikrohar is 168401. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.51 hectares and falls under the 224146 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sikrohar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sikrohar

As per Census 2011, Sikrohar village has a total population of 4,609 people, consisting of 2,269 males and 2,340 females. The village has 730 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 688 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,713 literate and 1,896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikrohar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6092,2692,340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688340348
Scheduled Castes (SC)553253300
Literate Population2,7131,5381,175
Illiterate Population1,8967311,165

Nearby Villages of Sikrohar

Sikrohar 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)
Yahiya KamaipurNorth-West1.48 km
Saidpur BhitareSouth-West2.21 km
AmartalEast2.26 km
Subar PurNorth-East2.30 km
KartoraNorth-West2.54 km
Dargah Shah RamjanSouth-East2.58 km
Ismail Pur DubkharNorth2.70 km
SaidapurNorth2.84 km
NaleNorth-East3.02 km
Alampur AkhaiSouth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikrohar

Sikrohar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Sikrohar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Sikrohar is about 12 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 Sikrohar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sikrohar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikrohar 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Sikrohar

Where is Sikrohar located?

Sikrohar village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikrohar?

Sikrohar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sikrohar?

The pincode of Sikrohar is 224146.

What is the population of Sikrohar?

Sikrohar has a total population of 4,609, including 2,269 males and 2,340 females.

How many households are there in Sikrohar?

There are 730 households in Sikrohar.

What is the literacy rate in Sikrohar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikrohar is 58.86%. Male literacy is 67.78% and female literacy is 50.21%.