Shikarpur Village Overview
Shikarpur is a village in Budhana tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 10 km from Budhana tehsil headquarters and around 27 km from Muzaffar Nagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shikarpur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shikarpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 111065. The village covers a geographical area of 980.77 hectares and has a pincode of 251319. Shahpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Shikarpur
Population & Demographics of Shikarpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Shikarpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,840 | 3,135 | 2,705 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,069 | 566 | 503 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 373 | 205 | 168 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,301 | 1,957 | 1,344 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,539 | 1,178 | 1,361 |
Key population details of Shikarpur village are given below:
- Shikarpur village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,840, including approximately 3,135 males and 2,705 females, with a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 373 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shikarpur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.52%.
- There are around 784 households in Shikarpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shikarpur
Transport facilities help residents of Shikarpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shikarpur
The following villages are located close to Shikarpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shikarpur
- Where is Shikarpur located?
- Shikarpur village is located in Budhana Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur?
- Shikarpur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shikarpur?
- The pincode of Shikarpur is 251319.
- What is the population of Shikarpur?
- Shikarpur has a total population of 5,840, including 3,135 males and 2,705 females.
- How many households are there in Shikarpur?
- There are 784 households in Shikarpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Shikarpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shikarpur is 56.52%. Male literacy is 62.42% and female literacy is 49.69%.