Sikrahna - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Sikrahna is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Sikrahani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikrahna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikrahna is 132544. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.38 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sikrahna 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.

Population of Sikrahna

According to the 2011 Census, Sikrahna village had a total population of 3,483 people, including 1,792 males and 1,691 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.02%, with male literacy at 68.16% and female literacy at 49.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 896.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikrahna

Sikrahna 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 Sikrahna

Sikrahna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Sikrahna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Sikrahna is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikrahna

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

Health Facilities in Sikrahna

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

FAQs about Sikrahna