Shikoi - Anupshahr, Bulandshahr

Shikoi is a village situated in the Anupshahr tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anupshahr and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Shikoi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikoi is 121086. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.32 hectares and falls under the 203398 pincode. Anupshahr is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shikoi 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 Anupshahr Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bulandshahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shikoi

According to the 2011 Census, Shikoi village had a total population of 3,443 people, including 1,849 males and 1,594 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.73%, with male literacy at 86.72% and female literacy at 49.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,314.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikoi

Shikoi 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 Shikoi

Shikoi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Narora, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anupshahr to Shikoi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Shikoi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikoi

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

Health Facilities in Shikoi

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

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