Shekapur

Shekapur is a village located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Katol (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Nagpur. As per 2009 stats, Ganeshpur is the gram panchayat of Shekapur village.

Shekapur has its own place in the vibrant Nagpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shekapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekapur is 534989. The village spans a total geographical area of 571.41 hectares. Katol is nearest town to Shekapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shekapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Katol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Shekapur

Below is a concise population overview of Shekapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 372 200 172
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 32 16 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4 2 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 143 82 61
Literate Population 282 161 121
Illiterate Population 90 39 51

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shekapur village:

  • The total population of Shekapur village is around 372, including approximately 200 males and 172 females, with a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 32 children aged 0–6 years in Shekapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shekapur village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 143 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shekapur village is about 75.81%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 70.35%.
  • There are around 85 households in Shekapur village.

Connectivity of Shekapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shekapur. As per the 2011 stats, Shekapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shekapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shekapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shekapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekapur

Where is Shekapur located?
Shekapur village is situated in Katol Tehsil, within the Nagpur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekapur is Ganeshpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Shekapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekapur is 372, with 200 males and 172 females.
How many households are there in Shekapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shekapur village has a total of 85 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shekapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekapur is 75.81%. The male literacy rate is 80.50%, while the female literacy rate is 70.35%.