Nikaspur - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Nikaspur is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Nikaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikaspur is 167718. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.49 hectares and falls under the 224155 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nikaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nikaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Nikaspur village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 649 males and 655 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.95%, with male literacy at 92.39% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 737, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikaspur

Nikaspur 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 Nikaspur

Public transport in the Nikaspur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Nikaspur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Nikaspur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikaspur

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

Health Facilities in Nikaspur

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

FAQs about Nikaspur