Tikri - Meja, Prayagraj

Tikri is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Meja and around 65 km from Allahabad. Tikari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikri is 163480. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.27 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tikri 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tikri

According to the 2011 Census, Tikri village had a total population of 3,268 people, including 1,737 males and 1,531 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.89%, with male literacy at 90.89% and female literacy at 63.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,339.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikri

Tikri 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 Tikri

Tikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Tikri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Tikri 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 Tikri

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

Health Facilities in Tikri

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

FAQs about Tikri