Ikthora - Rath, Hamirpur

Ikthora is a village situated in the Rath tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rath and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Ikthaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikthora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikthora is 153896. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.4 hectares and falls under the 210431 pincode. Hamirpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ikthora

According to the 2011 Census, Ikthora village had a total population of 969 people, including 497 males and 472 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 83.91% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikthora

Ikthora 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 Ikthora

Ikthora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hamirpur to Ikthora is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Ikthora is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikthora

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

Health Facilities in Ikthora

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

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