Tikra - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Tikra is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Tikara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikra is 138574. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.71 hectares and falls under the 261204 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tikra 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 Tikra

According to the 2011 Census, Tikra village had a total population of 600 people, including 323 males and 277 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 77.38% and female literacy at 58.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikra

Tikra 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 Tikra

Tikra 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 Shankarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Tikra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Tikra is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikra

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

Health Facilities in Tikra

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

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