Shekhupur - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Shekhupur is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Uphrauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupur is 167850. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.59 hectares and falls under the 224139 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Shekhupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shekhupur

As per Census 2011, Shekhupur village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 427 males and 374 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhupur

Shekhupur 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 Shekhupur

Shekhupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Shekhupur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Shekhupur is about 28 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 Shekhupur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhupur

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

FAQs about Shekhupur