Shekhpur - Baheri, Bareilly

Shekhpur is a village situated in the Baheri tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baheri and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Mundia Nasir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpur is 129425. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.57 hectares and falls under the 243201 pincode. Baheri is the nearest town, located about 132 km away.

Shekhpur 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 Baheri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhpur village had a total population of 370 people, including 194 males and 176 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.51%, with male literacy at 47.67% and female literacy at 43.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Shekhpur 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

Shekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Richha Road, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baheri to Shekhpur is about 132 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Shekhpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpur

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Shekhpur