Shekhpuri Chauhar - Chandpur, Bijnor

Shekhpuri Chauhar is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Shekhpurichaohad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpuri Chauhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpuri Chauhar is 114152. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.45 hectares and falls under the 246725 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpuri Chauhar

As per Census 2011, Shekhpuri Chauhar village has a total population of 1,296 people, consisting of 685 males and 611 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhpuri Chauhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shekhpuri Chauhar

Shekhpuri Chauhar 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 Shekhpuri Chauhar

Shekhpuri Chauhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandpur Siau Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Shekhpuri Chauhar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Shekhpuri Chauhar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpuri Chauhar

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpuri Chauhar

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

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