Sheikhupur - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Sheikhupur is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Shekhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheikhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheikhupur is 030104. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 144029 pincode. Phillaur is the nearest town.

Sheikhupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phillaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sheikhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Sheikhupur village had a total population of 359 people, including 184 males and 175 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 69.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sheikhupur

Sheikhupur 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 Sheikhupur

Sheikhupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Partabpura, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Sheikhupur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheikhupur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sheikhupur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sheikhupur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sheikhupur village are given below:

FAQs about Sheikhupur