Village code 545461

Shikara Village, Mukhed Taluka: Map, PIN Code and Population

Shikara is a village in Mukhed Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Nanded district, Maharashtra. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Shikara village map in Maharashtra
Shikara village map image for Mukhed Taluka, Maharashtra.

Village Overview

Shikara is a village in Mukhed Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Nanded district, Maharashtra. For Shikara, the population is 2,868 and Census village code is 545461. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Shikara village
Village code545461
Population2,868
Households615
Area880.73 ha / 8.81 sq. km / 2,176 acres
Population density326 people per sq. km
Sex ratio972 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townMukhed (7 km)
Current stateMaharashtra
Census 2011 stateMaharashtra
Current districtNanded
Census 2011 districtNanded

Location and Administration

Shikara comes under Shikara gram panchayat and Mukhed C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Mukhed Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluka headquarters is Mukhed at 7 km. The Census district headquarters, Nanded, is 83 km away.

Administrative details for Shikara
Current stateMaharashtra
Census 2011 stateMaharashtra
Current districtNanded
Census 2011 districtNanded
State code27
District code511
Taluka / Census sub-district code4109
C.D. Block code160
Block panchayat code160

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Shikara village and its household count.

Total population

2,868 residents in 615 households

Male population

1,454

Female population

1,414

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,007; Scheduled Tribes: 20

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 3

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Shikara
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Shikara
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Shikara
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power12 hours per day
Winter domestic power12 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Shikara
Net area sown499.27 hectares
Irrigated area434.04 hectares
Unirrigated area65.23 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area27 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area38.23 hectares
Forest area105.42 hectares
Non-agricultural area2.23 hectares
Current fallow land5 hectares
Other fallow land8 hectares

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Shikara
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sawargaon, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sawargaon, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Shikara

Mukhed (7 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Mukhed is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Shikara
Nearest major townMukhed (7 km)
Taluka headquartersMukhed (7 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluka, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Shikara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Shikara
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
Post and Telegraph OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluka, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shikara village located?

Shikara is located in Mukhed Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Nanded.

Which Taluka is Shikara in?

Shikara is in Mukhed Taluka. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Shikara in?

District: Nanded.

What is the village code of Shikara?

The Census village code of Shikara is 545461.

What is the population of Shikara?

Shikara has 2,868 residents in 615 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Shikara?

The nearest statutory town to Shikara is Mukhed (7 km).

What land-use details are available for Shikara?

Land-use details for Shikara include net area sown: 499.27 hectares, irrigated area: 434.04 hectares, and unirrigated area: 65.23 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Shikara?

Government primary school status for Shikara is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Shikara?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Shikara?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Shikara?

The total geographical area of Shikara is 880.73 hectares.

How many households are in Shikara?

Shikara has 615 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Shikara?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

Is electricity available for homes in Shikara?

Domestic power supply is available in the village.

Is there an all-weather road to Shikara?

All-weather road status for Shikara is available in the village.

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