Shekha - Koil, Aligarh

Shekha is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Edalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekha is 122609. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.41 hectares and falls under the 202128 pincode. Jalali is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Shekha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chharra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekha

According to the 2011 Census, Shekha village had a total population of 675 people, including 361 males and 314 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.07%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 67.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shekha

Shekha 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 Shekha

Shekha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daud Khan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalali to Shekha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Shekha is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekha

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

Health Facilities in Shekha

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

FAQs about Shekha