Shikhera - Mawana, Meerut

Shikhera is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Shikhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikhera is 118893. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.86 hectares and falls under the 250406 pincode. Parichatgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shikhera 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 Hastinapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shikhera

According to the 2011 Census, Shikhera village had a total population of 2,202 people, including 1,190 males and 1,012 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.36%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikhera

Shikhera 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 Shikhera

Shikhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabli Khas, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parichatgarh to Shikhera is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Shikhera is about 37 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 Shikhera

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

Health Facilities in Shikhera

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

FAQs about Shikhera