Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

For other places with the same name, see Shikarpur (disambiguation).

Shikarpur, Bulandshahr Shikarpur
city
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Bulandshahr
Government
• Type	Democratic
Elevation	191 m (627 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	33,130
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Urdu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Shikarpur means Shikar-hunting and Pur-"a lot" as per the Bible and Persian language. It is a town and a municipal board in Bulandshahr district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. There is no clear evidence that who laid the foundation of Shikarpur, however it was administered and developed by a saint named Sayyed Abdullah in Lodhi period as it is believed that he was appointed by Ibrahim Lodhi as an administrator of Shikarpur and since then people of all religion see him as a respected holy figure, good administrator, truth speaker, true Muslim and a Momin.

History

Shikarpur as the name suggests was famous for hunting from Lodhi Era and it is known for its glorious culture and religious harmony. The inhabitants of Shikarpur are mainly associated with farming, engraving, pottery and weaving from ancient times.

Culture

Shikarpur is a beautiful example of Indo-Iranian culture.It is also a center of religious pilgrimage and approximately 80,000 people visit Shikarpur for different pilgrimage occasions.

Heritage

Shikarpur has rich heritage like the tomb of Dada Abdullah(Dada Saheb),Shrine of Hazrat Abbas, Karbala Mosque, Imam Bara, Bazare-Shikarpur and Bara Dari(Called Bara Khamba).

Ethnic Groups

As with the spoken languages, the ethnic group composition also remains a point of debate, mainly regarding the largest and second largest ethnic groups, the Hindus and Muslims. The 50% of population of Shikarpur is Hindu, Sunni Muslims constituting 35% of the population and Shia Muslims constituting 15% of the population. The Twelve Shia Islam is the most popular religion among the inhabitant of Shikarpur due to its rich teachings and brotherhood.

Regions

Shikarpur can be divided in mainly two regions-Town, Semi Town and Rural. According to the latest census, about 60% of the population of Shikarpur lives in Town area and about 10% of population lives in Semi-Town areas.

Fauna

The wildlife of Shikarpur is composed of several animal species, including Panthers, foxes, monkeys and wild pigs. Other domestic animals of Shikarpur include sheep, goats, cattle, horses, donkeys and camels. Peacock, eagle and pigeons are also native to the wildlife of Shikarpur.

Language

Hindi and Urdu are the main languages which are spoken in Shikarpur with regional pronunciation.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Shikarpur had a population of 33,130. Males constitute 52.77% of the population and females 47.22%. Shikarpur has an average literacy rate of 50.46%, lower than the national average. male literacy is 59.95%, and female literacy is 39.87%. In Shikarpur, 17.5% of the population is under 6 years of age. The literacy rate is improving sharply due to the awareness of people towards the benefits of education.

Tourism

The Shrine of Dada Saheb(Dada Abdullah), Imam Baras, Karbala, Shrine of Hazrat Abbas, Karbala Mosque, Bazare-Shikarpur and Sai Dham are famous among the tourists. Most of the tourists visit Shikarpur during Muharram and Arbaen(Chehlum). Shikarpur is also famous for its shooting destinations among the Bollywood film makers.

Saidham Shikarpur Website

(www.saidhamshikarpur.com)

Education

There are many educational institutes in the city, and some of them are one of the oldest study centers in western Uttar Pradesh.

Institutions

• Shyamlal Saraswati Mahavidyalya
• Saraswati Vidya Mandir Law College
• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
• Shambhu nath Inter College
• Maa Bhagwati Inter College
• Chandramoli Inter College
• S.S V.M. Inter College
• D.A.P. Inter College
• IICA Computer Institute
• National Inter College
• Happy Blue Bird Public School
• Green Valley Public School