Shikarpur - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Shikarpur is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Shikarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 133526. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.27 hectares and falls under the 242307 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Shikarpur 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 Katra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village had a total population of 663 people, including 346 males and 317 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.18%, with male literacy at 38.02% and female literacy at 14.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur

Shikarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Shikarpur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shikarpur

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

FAQs about Shikarpur