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.

Here you can discover what makes Sheikhpur unique in its vibrant Ferozepur Jhirka-Mewat region. You’ll see Sheikhpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Sheikhpur has a total population of about 1,664, with approximately 893 males and 771 females. The sex ratio is around 863 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 400 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 72 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.36%, with male literacy at about 53.53% and female literacy near 22.96%. There are around 217 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sheikhpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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