Shankarpur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Bikapur. and around 49 km from Faizabad. Shankarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 166612. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.2 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Shankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

As per Census 2011, Shankarpur village has a total population of 2,006 people, consisting of 939 males and 1,067 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 387 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 999 literate and 1,007 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaure Bazar, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Shankarpur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Shankarpur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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