Shekh Pura - Balghat, Karauli

Shekh Pura is a village situated in the Balghat tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Todabhim and around 36 km from Karauli. Shekhpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekh Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekh Pura is 076324. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.72 hectares and falls under the 322238 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shekh Pura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekh Pura

As per Census 2011, Shekh Pura village has a total population of 2,903 people, consisting of 1,525 males and 1,378 females. The village has 509 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 424 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,756 literate and 1,147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 864 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,689 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekh Pura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shekh Pura

Shekh Pura 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 Shekh Pura

Shekh Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Shekh Pura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Shekh Pura is about 36 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 Shekh Pura

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

Health Facilities in Shekh Pura

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

FAQs about Shekh Pura