Shekapur - Ashti, Wardha
Shekapur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Bambarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur is 533486. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.61 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode.
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 Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sindivihira | North | 1.16 km |
| Sabapur | West | 1.95 km |
| Narsingpur | North-West | 2.11 km |
| Sirkutni | South-West | 2.13 km |
| Mamdapur | South-West | 3.28 km |
| Ramgaon | West | 3.74 km |
| Deogaon | South-West | 4.02 km |
| Narayanpur | West | 4.08 km |
| Rampuri | South-West | 4.22 km |
| Ashti | North | 4.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shekapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shekapur. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Shekapur is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shekapur
Where is Shekapur located?
Shekapur village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekapur is Bambarda.
What is the pincode of Shekapur?
The pincode of Shekapur is 442202.