Shekhpura

Shekhpura is a village located in Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunun district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Chirawa (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Jhunjhunun. As per 2009 stats, Shyopura is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura village.

Here you can discover what makes Shekhpura unique in its vibrant Chirawa-Jhunjhunun region. You’ll see Shekhpura’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 Shekhpura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekhpura is 071199. The village spans a total geographical area of 228 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 333035. Chirawa is nearest town to Shekhpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Shekhpura

Population of Shekhpura

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhpura has a total population of about 727, with approximately 370 males and 357 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.62%, with male literacy at about 71.62% and female literacy near 51.26%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shekhpura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shekhpura

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhpura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpura