Shakurpur - Dhampur, Bijnor
Shakurpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Rasoolpur Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakurpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakurpur is 113975. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.76 hectares and falls under the 246761 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town.
Shakurpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shakurpur
Shakurpur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chaksarif | East | 0.57 km |
| Taharpur | South | 0.61 km |
| Chakisak | South-West | 0.64 km |
| Iibrahimpur Dhansing | North | 0.89 km |
| Chakbada | South | 0.97 km |
| Chak Usman | West | 1.07 km |
| Maghpur Hulas | North-West | 1.13 km |
| Mewanabada | South-West | 1.35 km |
| Harraypur | South | 1.37 km |
| Sherkot A | South-West | 1.56 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shakurpur
Public transport in the Shakurpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bijnor to Shakurpur is about 54 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 Shakurpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shakurpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Shakurpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shakurpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Shakurpur
Where is Shakurpur located?
Shakurpur village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shakurpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shakurpur is Rasoolpur Kasba.
What is the pincode of Shakurpur?
The pincode of Shakurpur is 246761.