Tikra - Gauriganj, Amethi

Tikra is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Gauriganj and around 40 km from Sultanpur. Tikra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikra is 169107. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.22 hectares and falls under the 227807 pincode. Musafirkhana is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tikra

As per Census 2011, Tikra village has a total population of 1,244 people, consisting of 613 males and 631 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 626 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikra

Tikra 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 Tikra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tikra. The nearest railway station is Adhinpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhana to Tikra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Tikra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikra

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

Health Facilities in Tikra

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

FAQs about Tikra