Shikaru

Block / Tehsil Puraula
District Uttarkashi
State Uttarakhand

About Shikaru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shikaru village is 040158. Shikaru village is located in Puraula tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Puraula (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Karada is the gram panchayat of Shikaru village.

The total geographical area of village is 58.65 hectares. Shikaru has a total population of 196 peoples, out of which male population is 107 while female population is 89. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 831 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shikaru village is 63.27% out of which 68.22% males and 57.30% females are literate. There are about 31 houses in shikaru village. Pincode of shikaru village locality is 249185.

Barkot is nearest town to shikaru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Shikaru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 196 107 89
Literate Population 124 73 51
Illiterate Population 72 34 38

Connectivity of Shikaru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shikaru

Frequently Asked Questions about Shikaru

Where is Shikaru located?

Shikaru village is situated in Puraula Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shikaru?

The Gram Panchayat of Shikaru is Karada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shikaru?

The pincode of Shikaru is 249185, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shikaru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shikaru is 196, with 107 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Shikaru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shikaru village has a total of 31 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shikaru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shikaru is 63.27%. The male literacy rate is 68.22%, while the female literacy rate is 57.30%.