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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Tikri village has a total population of 3,268 people, consisting of 1,737 males and 1,531 females. The village has 462 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 500 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,156 literate and 1,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2681,7371,531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)500266234
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,339716623
Literate Population2,1561,337819
Illiterate Population1,112400712

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Umapur KalanNorth-West1.42 km
Umapur KhurdNorth-East1.62 km
PayagpurSouth-East1.63 km
UootiSouth-West1.70 km
Dharaw GajpatiWest1.96 km
Babhani HetharNorth-West2.01 km
Mahewa Kala UparharEast2.02 km
MalaudaSouth2.13 km
Newadhiya KalanWest2.23 km
Bhabhauri TariNorth2.31 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tikri

Where is Tikri located?

Tikri village is located in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tikri?

The Gram Panchayat of Tikri is Tikari.

What is the pincode of Tikri?

The pincode of Tikri is 212302.

What is the population of Tikri?

Tikri has a total population of 3,268, including 1,737 males and 1,531 females.

How many households are there in Tikri?

There are 462 households in Tikri.

What is the literacy rate in Tikri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikri is 65.97%. Male literacy is 76.97% and female literacy is 53.49%.