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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Shekhupur village has a total population of 458 people, consisting of 245 males and 213 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population458245213
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924547
Scheduled Castes (SC)18310182
Literate Population20113269
Illiterate Population257113144

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakkodarNorth-West0.72 km
SheoliSouth-West0.95 km
BanjariaNorth1.30 km
JeoliSouth-East1.34 km
MadanpurNorth-West1.43 km
ChandooraNorth-East1.64 km
MohammadpurNorth-East1.75 km
RaipurEast2.03 km
AurangabadWest2.07 km
MohmmadipurSouth-West2.10 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shekhupur

Where is Shekhupur located?

Shekhupur village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shekhupur is Banjaria.

What is the pincode of Shekhupur?

The pincode of Shekhupur is 225303.

What is the population of Shekhupur?

Shekhupur has a total population of 458, including 245 males and 213 females.

How many households are there in Shekhupur?

There are 89 households in Shekhupur.

What is the literacy rate in Shekhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekhupur is 43.89%. Male literacy is 53.88% and female literacy is 32.39%.