Where is Shikaru village located?
Shikaru is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shikaru Village
Shikaru is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040158, the Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 31 households and the reported area is 58.65 hectares. The local references include Karda Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 35 km.
Village Code040158
Population196
Households31
Area58.65 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shikaru
- Census Village Code
- 040158
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Uttarkashi
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Puraula
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00278
- CD Block
- Puraula
- Gram Panchayat
- Karda
- Households
- 31
- Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 831.78
- Area
- 58.65 hectares
- Area
- 0.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Nearest Town Distance
- 35 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 249185
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shikaru at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 196 people, 58.65 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Shikaru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shikaru falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040158.
- The record lists 196 people living in 31 households.
- The reported village area is 58.65 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barkot.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density334.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.32 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikaru in the official administrative record. Census village code 040158, Karda Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00278
- Village Census Code
- 040158
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Puraula
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karda
Location and Distance
Barkot is the nearest town listed for Shikaru, about 35 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 120 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puraula
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 120 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 160 km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 58.65 hectares
- Area
- 0.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 31 households, with 107 male residents and 89 female residents. The average household size is 6.32, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shikaru. Population density works out to about 334.19 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 31
- Total Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 831.78
- Average Household Size
- 6.32
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shikaru list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Shikaru.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shikaru include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shikaru include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shikaru is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shikaru show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Pulses and net sown area is 23.3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pulses
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 4.26 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.52
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 29.42 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.21 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.19 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 23.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 23.3 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shikaru
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 33% |
| CRM | 2 | 67% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Hudoli | Hudoli Nehru Market Purola, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Purola | Uttarakhand Puraula, Tehsil Puraula, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
| Union Bank of India | CRM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Purola | Kumola Road Hotel Shubham Palace Main Market, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shikaru village in?
Shikaru village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Shikaru village in?
Shikaru village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Shikaru under?
Shikaru comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shikaru?
The Census village code of Shikaru is 040158.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shikaru under?
Shikaru is listed under KARDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.
What is the population of Shikaru village?
The village record lists 196 people and 31 households for Shikaru.
How many households are in Shikaru village?
The village record lists 31 households for Shikaru.
What is the male and female population of Shikaru?
The record lists 107 male residents and 89 female residents for Shikaru.
What is the sex ratio of Shikaru village?
The sex ratio of Shikaru is 831.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shikaru village?
The reported geographical area of Shikaru is 58.65 hectares.
What is the population density of Shikaru village?
The approximate population density of Shikaru is 334.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shikaru?
The nearest town listed for Shikaru is Barkot, about 35 km away.
How far is Shikaru from the district headquarters?
Shikaru is about 120 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shikaru from the sub-district headquarters?
Shikaru is about 15 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shikaru?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shikaru.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shikaru?
For Shikaru, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Pulses and net sown area is 23.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shikaru?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shikaru. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.