Shekhpur - Makdon, Ujjain

Shekhpur is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Tarana and around 45 km from Ujjain. Lasudiyahameer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpur is 471664. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpur

As per Census 2011, Shekhpur village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 232 males and 230 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 154 illiterate residents.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivpura, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Shekhpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Shekhpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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