Shekhpur - Bina, Sagar

Shekhpur is a village situated in the Bina tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bina and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Hardot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpur is 459700. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 470113 pincode. Bina-etawa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shekhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shekhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhpur village had a total population of 424 people, including 215 males and 209 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.78%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 66.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur

Shekhpur 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 Shekhpur

Shekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bina-etawa to Shekhpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Shekhpur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpur

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

FAQs about Shekhpur