Shekhpur - Bayana, Bharatpur

Shekhpur is a village situated in the Bayana tehsil of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bayana and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bharatpur. Kherli Gadasiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpur is 075005. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.2 hectares and falls under the 321028 pincode. Bayana is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpur

As per Census 2011, Shekhpur village has a total population of 1,899 people, consisting of 1,009 males and 890 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,186 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur

Shekhpur 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 Shekhpur

Shekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pingora, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bayana to Shekhpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Shekhpur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpur

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

FAQs about Shekhpur