Shekapur - Ashti, Beed

Shekapur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Ashti and around 90 km from Bid. Shekapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur is 558859. The village covers a total geographical area of 650 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Pathardi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Shekapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekapur village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 589 males and 536 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekapur

Shekapur 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 Shekapur

Public transport in the Shekapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathardi to Shekapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Shekapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekapur

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

Health Facilities in Shekapur

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

FAQs about Shekapur