Tikar - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Tikar is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Khairi Sital Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikar is 176058. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.89 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Tikar 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tikar

According to the 2011 Census, Tikar village had a total population of 254 people, including 128 males and 126 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.11%, with male literacy at 35.11% and female literacy at 20.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikar

Tikar 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 Tikar

Tikar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Tikar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Tikar is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikar

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

Health Facilities in Tikar

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

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