Shekapur - Katol, Nagpur

Shekapur is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Ganeshpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Shekapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur is 534989. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.41 hectares and falls under the 441103 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekapur village had a total population of 372 people, including 200 males and 172 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.94%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 77.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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 Sonkhamb, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Shekapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Shekapur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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