Sikandra - Moth, Jhansi

Sikandra is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Sikandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandra is 152089. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.17 hectares and falls under the 284306 pincode. Moth is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sikandra 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 Garautha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandra

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandra village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 622 males and 574 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 67.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikandra

Sikandra 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 Sikandra

Sikandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Moth to Sikandra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Sikandra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandra

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

Health Facilities in Sikandra

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

FAQs about Sikandra