Shekapur - Udgir, Latur

Shekapur is a village situated in the Udgir tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udgir and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Shekapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur is 560999. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.51 hectares and falls under the 413517 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shekapur

As per Census 2011, Shekapur village has a total population of 2,215 people, consisting of 1,165 males and 1,050 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,512 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Shekapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Shekapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Shekapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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