Shikarpur - Puranpur, Pilibhit
Shikarpur is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Sherpur Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikarpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 132337. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.41 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Puranpur Khas (rural) | South-West | 1.30 km |
| Aurangabad J. Puranpur | North-West | 1.79 km |
| Sherpur Kalan | East | 1.89 km |
| Dhaka J.puranpur | South-West | 2.04 km |
| Mohammadpur J. Bhaipur | North-East | 2.22 km |
| Makarandpur J. Puranpur | North-West | 2.89 km |
| Mujha Khurd | North | 2.89 km |
| Simria T.maharajpur | South | 2.91 km |
| Panjaba | South-East | 3.05 km |
| Mujha Kalan | North | 3.16 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shikarpur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shikarpur. The nearest railway station is Puranpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Shikarpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Shikarpur is about 40 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 Shikarpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shikarpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Shikarpur
Where is Shikarpur located?
Shikarpur village is located in Puranpur Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shikarpur is Sherpur Kalan.
What is the pincode of Shikarpur?
The pincode of Shikarpur is 262122.