Sheikhpur

Sheikhpur is a village located in Ferozepur Jhirka tehsil of Mewat district in Haryana, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Ferozepur Jhirka (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Mewat At Nuh. As per 2009 stats, Shekhpur is the gram panchayat of Sheikhpur village.

Sheikhpur has its own place in the vibrant Mewat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sheikhpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sheikhpur is 063316. The village spans a total geographical area of 190 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 122108. Ferozepur Jhirka is nearest town to Sheikhpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sheikhpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ferozepur Jhirka Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sheikhpur

Population of Sheikhpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sheikhpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sheikhpur village:

• The total population of Sheikhpur village is around 1,664, including approximately 893 males and 771 females, with a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 400 children aged 0–6 years in Sheikhpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Sheikhpur village has 72 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Sheikhpur village is about 39.36%, with male literacy at 53.53% and female literacy at 22.96%.
• There are around 217 households in Sheikhpur village.

Connectivity of Sheikhpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sheikhpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sheikhpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sheikhpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sheikhpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sheikhpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheikhpur