Shekhpur Makhdoom - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Shekhpur Makhdoom is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Shekhpur Makdoom serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpur Makhdoom village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpur Makhdoom is 164046. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.83 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shekhpur Makhdoom 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhpur Makhdoom

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhpur Makhdoom village had a total population of 794 people, including 409 males and 385 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.45%, with male literacy at 56.23% and female literacy at 44.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur Makhdoom

Shekhpur Makhdoom 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 Shekhpur Makhdoom

Shekhpur Makhdoom is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Fatehpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Shekhpur Makhdoom is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Shekhpur Makhdoom is about 33 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 Shekhpur Makhdoom

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpur Makhdoom

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

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