Shikarpur - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Shikarpur is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 138760. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.729 hectares and falls under the 261204 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village had a total population of 632 people, including 292 males and 340 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.25%, with male literacy at 47.26% and female literacy at 36.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Munda Gopal Ashram, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Shikarpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Shikarpur is about 27 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 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