Sikhar

Sikhar is a village located in Roorkee tehsil of Hardwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Roorkee (tehsildar office) and 49km away from district headquarter Hardwar. As per 2009 stats, Naqibpur Urf Goshipura is the gram panchayat of Sikhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Sikhar unique in its vibrant Roorkee-Hardwar region. You’ll see Sikhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sikhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sikhar is 056617. The village spans a total geographical area of 220.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 247670. Manglaur is nearest town to Sikhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sikhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manglore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hardwar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sikhar

Population of Sikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sikhar has a total population of about 396, with approximately 217 males and 179 females. The sex ratio is around 824 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.23%, with male literacy at about 77.42% and female literacy near 68.16%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sikhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sikhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sikhar. As per the 2011 stats, Sikhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sikhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Sikhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sikhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sikhar