Shekhupura - Indri, Karnal

Shekhupura is a village situated in the Indri tehsil of Karnal district, Haryana. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Indri and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Karnal. Shekhpura Banger serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupura is 059131. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 132041 pincode. Indri is the nearest town.

Shekhupura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Indri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karnal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhupura

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhupura village had a total population of 603 people, including 328 males and 275 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shekhupura

Shekhupura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhupura

Shekhupura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nilokheri, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Karnal to Shekhupura is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhupura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shekhupura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shekhupura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shekhupura village are given below:

FAQs about Shekhupura