Tikri

Tikri may refer to:

Tikri, Uttar Pradesh

Tikri is a town and a nagar panchayat in Baghpat district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Famous personalities

DEVRAJ KUMAR,

He was born on 1 May 1998. He is son of MR. RAJEEV RATHI and grandson of LATE SHRI OMKAR SINGH. He is presently the CEO of www.techarenabiz.com.He did his schooling from St. Mary`s convent sr. sec. school Dhampur (bijnor) .

Geography

Tikri is located at 29°14′N 77°21′E / 29.23°N 77.35°E / 29.23; 77.35. It has an average elevation of 233 metres (764 feet). It is about 25 km away from Baraut.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Tikri had a population of 21,548. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Tikri has an average literacy rate of 54.8%, lower than the national average of 58.4%: male literacy is 71.3%, and female literacy is 42%. In Tikri, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Educational facilities

Tikri was an Educational hub in the early 1960s. At that time the only Inter College (Har Chand Mal Jain Inter College) of that area had hostel facilities. HMJIC, Tikri was established in the name of Lala Har Chand Mal Jain ji, an industrialist and social worker of Tikri. So many big officials studied at HMJIC during their school days. Some of them are: MASTER SATYA PAL SINGH RATHI (FIRST POST GRADUATE IN ENGLISH) Vikesh Rathi (Air Force chief in command) Dr. Harpal Singh (Ex-Vice Chancellor, GBPUAT, Pantnagar); Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma, ICAR Scientist; Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma, CSIR, Scientist; Vrinda Verma; Dr. Shyampal Singh Rathi (Prof& Scientist); Mr. Satvir Singh Rathi (Working in MNC); Squadron Leader Subhash Rathi, Indian AirForce and Judge:Devendrapal Singh, Amarpal Rathi . Kartikey Verma's grandparents also belong to this educational hub. Devraj kumar founder of www.techarenabiz.com .

Tikri, Pakistan

Tikri is a town and a valley of Battagram The place was named after Tikri Gujjars, while they formerly ruled the Gurjara Pratihara Kingdom for centuries. It is located in Batagram Tehsil, Batagram District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located at 34°37'20N 73°1'10E and lies to the south of the district capital Batagram.

Tikri is a well known beautiful valley of the Batagram district of KPK province. It is approx. 15 kilometers far from the district headquarters. The main population comprises a Pashtun Tribes of Swatis who are reported to have migrated to this area in 1490 from Swat and wrested this area from the clutches of Timur's army.

Three main tribes of Swatis dwell in this area namely; Malkal, Ashlor and Naror are residing in tikri vicinity. They are very peaceful loving, hospitable and have good sense of humor.

References

Coordinates: 34°37′20″N 73°1′10″E / 34.62222°N 73.01944°E / 34.62222; 73.01944