Shakurpur - Nizamabad, Azamgarh

Shakurpur is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Khairuddinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakurpur is 194298. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.16 hectares and falls under the 223227 pincode. Saraypeer is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shakurpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shakurpur village had a total population of 307 people, including 127 males and 180 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,417 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.80%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 47.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakurpur

Shakurpur 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 Shakurpur

Shakurpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanjarpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraypeer to Shakurpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Shakurpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakurpur

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

Health Facilities in Shakurpur

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

FAQs about Shakurpur