Shekhpur

Shekhpur is a village located in Kishangarh Bas tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kishangarh Bas (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Kolgaon is the gram panchayat of Shekhpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shekhpur unique in its vibrant Kishangarh Bas-Alwar region. You’ll see Shekhpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shekhpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekhpur is 072488. The village spans a total geographical area of 787 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301028. Alwar is nearest town to Shekhpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shekhpur 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 Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shekhpur

Population of Shekhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhpur has a total population of about 2,671, with approximately 1,362 males and 1,309 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 670 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 202 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.04%, with male literacy at about 51.47% and female literacy near 24.06%. There are around 395 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shekhpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shekhpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpur