Tikar - Barhaj, Deoria

Tikar is a village situated in the Barhaj tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhaj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Tikar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikar is 191003. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.19 hectares and falls under the 274601 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tikar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tikar

According to the 2011 Census, Tikar village had a total population of 1,272 people, including 605 males and 667 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.96%, with male literacy at 73.78% and female literacy at 53.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikar

Tikar 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 Tikar

Tikar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Satraon, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Tikar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Tikar is about 33 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 Tikar

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

Health Facilities in Tikar

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

FAQs about Tikar