Shekhpura - Pachpahar, Jhalawar
Shekhpura is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Awar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 104964. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.18 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Shekhpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shekhpura
Shekhpura 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pagariya | West | 1.74 km |
| Awar | East | 1.81 km |
| Lar Khera | North | 2.27 km |
| Hatya Gaur | South-West | 2.34 km |
| Deogarh | South-East | 2.60 km |
| Jajni | South-East | 2.97 km |
| Payra | West | 3.26 km |
| Nagar | East | 3.43 km |
| Bor Kheri | South-West | 3.74 km |
| Nathoo Kheri | West | 3.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shekhpura
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shekhpura. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Shekhpura is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Shekhpura is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shekhpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Shekhpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shekhpura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Shekhpura
Where is Shekhpura located?
Shekhpura village is located in Pachpahar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekhpura is Awar.
What is the pincode of Shekhpura?
The pincode of Shekhpura is 326512.