Shankli - Dhampur, Bijnor

Shankli is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Jairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankli is 113943. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.9 hectares and falls under the 246761 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shankli 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 Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankli

According to the 2011 Census, Shankli village had a total population of 347 people, including 180 males and 167 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.13%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 69.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankli

Shankli 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 Shankli

Shankli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Shankli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Shankli is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankli

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

Health Facilities in Shankli

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

FAQs about Shankli