Shekapur - Kandhar, Nanded

Shekapur is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shekapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur is 545332. The village covers a total geographical area of 663 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekapur village had a total population of 2,619 people, including 1,329 males and 1,290 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,013, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Shekapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Shekapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shekapur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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