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

As per Census 2011, Tikra village has a total population of 600 people, consisting of 323 males and 277 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population600323277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1237152
Scheduled Castes (SC)216113103
Literate Population326195131
Illiterate Population274128146

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KewalpurSouth-East0.97 km
BangawanSouth-West1.38 km
Kham Hariyan NankariEast1.44 km
BhusanaNorth-West1.61 km
TikriSouth-East1.72 km
HarraiyaEast1.84 km
InayatpurSouth-West2.15 km
SadarpurSouth2.18 km
Raj ParapurNorth-East2.42 km
GangelaSouth-West2.45 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tikra

Where is Tikra located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tikra?

The Gram Panchayat of Tikra is Tikara.

What is the pincode of Tikra?

The pincode of Tikra is 261204.

What is the population of Tikra?

Tikra has a total population of 600, including 323 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Tikra?

There are 95 households in Tikra.

What is the literacy rate in Tikra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikra is 54.33%. Male literacy is 60.37% and female literacy is 47.29%.