Shivtar - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Shivtar is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bikapur and around 38 km from Faizabad. Shivtar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivtar is 166724. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.49 hectares and falls under the 224206 pincode. Bia Pur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shivtar 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 Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivtar

According to the 2011 Census, Shivtar village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 918 males and 810 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 54.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivtar

Shivtar 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 Shivtar

Shivtar 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 Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bia Pur to Shivtar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Shivtar is about 38 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 Shivtar

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

Health Facilities in Shivtar

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

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