Sikanderpur - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Sikanderpur is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Ghaghau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikanderpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikanderpur is 126002. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.64 hectares and falls under the 283136 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sikanderpur

As per Census 2011, Sikanderpur village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 448 males and 361 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 805 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population809448361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1338251
Scheduled Castes (SC)643529
Literate Population541336205
Illiterate Population268112156

Nearby Villages of Sikanderpur

Sikanderpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChharichhapperEast0.73 km
GhadhauNorth-West1.73 km
RajopuraSouth-East1.99 km
Kutakpur HarganpurNorth2.49 km
AbbaspurSouth-West2.58 km
Haibatpur KarkhaSouth-East2.60 km
BariyarmauNorth-East2.90 km
DhanpuraSouth-East3.03 km
SaurakhEast3.17 km
Badanpur KarkhaNorth3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikanderpur

Sikanderpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Sikanderpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Sikanderpur is about 31 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 Sikanderpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sikanderpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sikanderpur

Where is Sikanderpur located?

Sikanderpur village is located in Shikohabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikanderpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikanderpur is Ghaghau.

What is the pincode of Sikanderpur?

The pincode of Sikanderpur is 283136.

What is the population of Sikanderpur?

Sikanderpur has a total population of 809, including 448 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Sikanderpur?

There are 144 households in Sikanderpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sikanderpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikanderpur is 66.87%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 56.79%.