Shankarpur - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Bibipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 148117. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.09 hectares and falls under the 206249 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

Shankarpur 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 Bidhuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 315 people, including 164 males and 151 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 71.85%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Ghasara Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Shankarpur is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Shankarpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur