Shekhupura - Bilaspur, Yamunanagar

Shekhupura is a village situated in the Bilaspur tehsil of Yamunanagar district, Haryana. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilaspur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Yamunanagar. Gyanewala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupura is 058142. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 135102 pincode. Yamuna Nagar 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 Sadhaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhupura

As per Census 2011, Shekhupura village has a total population of 262 people, consisting of 136 males and 126 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 59 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhupura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population262136126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261610
Literate Population20311291
Illiterate Population592435

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaheswariWest1.44 km
HaibatpurNorth1.91 km
Juda JatanSouth-East2.18 km
Marwa KhurdNorth-East2.43 km
MakhaurEast2.49 km
MalakpurNorth-West2.54 km
Nagla JagirSouth-West3.00 km
KulchanduWest3.07 km
Judda ShekhanSouth-East3.21 km
Kapoori KalanNorth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhupura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shekhupura. The nearest railway station is Darazpur, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Yamunanagar to Shekhupura is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shekhupura

Where is Shekhupura located?

Shekhupura village is located in Bilaspur Tehsil, Yamunanagar district, Haryana, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekhupura?

The Gram Panchayat of Shekhupura is Gyanewala.

What is the pincode of Shekhupura?

The pincode of Shekhupura is 135102.

What is the population of Shekhupura?

Shekhupura has a total population of 262, including 136 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Shekhupura?

There are 48 households in Shekhupura.

What is the literacy rate in Shekhupura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekhupura is 77.48%. Male literacy is 82.35% and female literacy is 72.22%.