Shekhupur - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Shekhupur is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Banjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupur is 164187. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.82 hectares and falls under the 225303 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhupur village had a total population of 458 people, including 245 males and 213 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.92%, with male literacy at 66.00% and female literacy at 41.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Fatehpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Shekhupur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Shekhupur is about 35 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 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