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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Shikhera village has a total population of 2,202 people, consisting of 1,190 males and 1,012 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,428 literate and 774 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shikhera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2021,1901,012
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307156151
Scheduled Castes (SC)592322270
Literate Population1,428906522
Illiterate Population774284490

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AchikalanSouth-East1.15 km
BhirwaraNorth-West1.33 km
KhaikheraNorth1.94 km
Achi KhurdSouth-East2.29 km
JaisinghpurNorth-East2.31 km
PoothiSouth-West2.55 km
BahadurpurWest3.27 km
SeenaNorth3.40 km
Saidipur Sadipur Urf RamnagarWest3.79 km
NasarpurNorth-West3.90 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shikhera

Where is Shikhera located?

Shikhera village is located in Mawana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shikhera?

Shikhera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shikhera?

The pincode of Shikhera is 250406.

What is the population of Shikhera?

Shikhera has a total population of 2,202, including 1,190 males and 1,012 females.

How many households are there in Shikhera?

There are 360 households in Shikhera.

What is the literacy rate in Shikhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shikhera is 64.85%. Male literacy is 76.13% and female literacy is 51.58%.