Tikaria - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Tikaria is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Tikaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikaria is 185212. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.24 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Sahjanwa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tikaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tikaria

According to the 2011 Census, Tikaria village had a total population of 2,132 people, including 1,145 males and 987 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 80.25% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikaria

Tikaria 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 Tikaria

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Tikaria. The nearest railway station is Sahjanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahjanwa to Tikaria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Tikaria is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikaria

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

Health Facilities in Tikaria

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

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