Sikandarpur Kalan - Shahjahanpur

Sikandarpur Kalan is a village situated in the Shahjahanpur tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from Shahjahanpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sikandarpurkalaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikandarpur Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikandarpur Kalan is 133970. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050.79 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Sikandarpur Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dadraul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikandarpur Kalan

As per Census 2011, Sikandarpur Kalan village has a total population of 4,082 people, consisting of 2,237 males and 1,845 females. The village has 703 households and a sex ratio of 824 females per 1,000 males. There are 730 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,561 literate and 2,521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sikandarpur Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0822,2371,845
Child Population (0–6 yrs)730380350
Scheduled Castes (SC)336186150
Literate Population1,561986575
Illiterate Population2,5211,2511,270

Nearby Villages of Sikandarpur Kalan

Sikandarpur Kalan 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)
RaipurEast1.74 km
BhawepuraNorth-West1.75 km
ChandapurSouth2.20 km
AmrauliEast2.21 km
LashkarpurSouth2.29 km
NahroraNorth2.66 km
Mudia RasooNorth-East2.67 km
Dhukri KalanSouth-East2.71 km
DaulatpurWest2.79 km
NardaraNorth-West2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sikandarpur Kalan

Sikandarpur Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilhar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Sikandarpur Kalan is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikandarpur Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sikandarpur Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sikandarpur Kalan

Where is Sikandarpur Kalan located?

Sikandarpur Kalan village is located in Shahjahanpur Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sikandarpur Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sikandarpur Kalan is Sikandarpurkalaan.

What is the pincode of Sikandarpur Kalan?

The pincode of Sikandarpur Kalan is 242301.

What is the population of Sikandarpur Kalan?

Sikandarpur Kalan has a total population of 4,082, including 2,237 males and 1,845 females.

How many households are there in Sikandarpur Kalan?

There are 703 households in Sikandarpur Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Sikandarpur Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikandarpur Kalan is 38.24%. Male literacy is 44.08% and female literacy is 31.17%.