Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh - Nakur, Saharanpur

Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Sikanderpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh is 109987. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.17 hectares and falls under the 247341 pincode. Gangoh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh 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 Gangoh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh village had a total population of 2,070 people, including 1,106 males and 964 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.50%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh

Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh 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 Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh

Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karnal, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangoh to Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh is about 28 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 Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh

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

Health Facilities in Sikandarpur Urf Gaunsgarh

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

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