Shikarpur - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Shikarpur is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Shikarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 184534. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.79 hectares and falls under the 273302 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shikarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village had a total population of 2,078 people, including 1,045 males and 1,033 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.86%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 60.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur

Shikarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghughuli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Shikarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Shikarpur is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shikarpur

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

FAQs about Shikarpur