Shekhaulia - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Shekhaulia is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Madhuwana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhaulia is 167788. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.14 hectares and falls under the 224137 pincode. Kichhauchha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Shekhaulia 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 Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhaulia village had a total population of 355 people, including 174 males and 181 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 72.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhaulia

Shekhaulia 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 Shekhaulia

Shekhaulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichhauchha to Shekhaulia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Shekhaulia is about 40 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 Shekhaulia

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

Health Facilities in Shekhaulia

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

FAQs about Shekhaulia