Shekhpura - Chirawa, Jhunjhunu

Shekhpura is a village situated in the Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Chirawa and around 35 km from Jhunjhunun. Shyopura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 071199. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 333026 pincode. Chirawa is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Pilani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhpura

As per Census 2011, Shekhpura village has a total population of 727 people, consisting of 370 males and 357 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 279 illiterate residents.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhpura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shekhpura. The nearest railway station is Chirawa, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirawa to Shekhpura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Shekhpura is about 35 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 Shekhpura

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

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:

FAQs about Shekhpura