Shekhupur - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Shekhupur is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Shekhupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupur is 148037. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.84 hectares and falls under the 206252 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

Shekhupur 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 Shekhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhupur village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 658 males and 532 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.77%, with male literacy at 85.50% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Samhon, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Shekhupur is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Shekhupur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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