Shankerpur - Bhanpur, Basti

Shankerpur is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankerpur is 178494. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.04 hectares and falls under the 272195 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shankerpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankerpur village had a total population of 1,995 people, including 966 males and 1,029 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.23%, with male literacy at 71.83% and female literacy at 51.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankerpur

Shankerpur 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 Shankerpur

Shankerpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Shankerpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Shankerpur is about 40 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 Shankerpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankerpur

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

FAQs about Shankerpur