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

As per Census 2011, Shikarpur village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 292 males and 340 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shikarpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population632292340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185563
Scheduled Castes (SC)386173213
Literate Population212112100
Illiterate Population420180240

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LoharpurNorth1.03 km
Bilaspur KalanNorth-West1.13 km
BheriaSouth-East1.29 km
RanniSouth-West1.68 km
AlampurWest1.86 km
BisunpurSouth-East2.33 km
HaibatpurWest2.38 km
ItiyaNorth2.44 km
Sahara NankariNorth-West2.55 km
GojhawaNorth-East2.56 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Shikarpur

Where is Shikarpur located?

Shikarpur village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shikarpur is Bilaspur.

What is the pincode of Shikarpur?

The pincode of Shikarpur is 261204.

What is the population of Shikarpur?

Shikarpur has a total population of 632, including 292 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Shikarpur?

There are 107 households in Shikarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shikarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shikarpur is 33.54%. Male literacy is 38.36% and female literacy is 29.41%.