Shekh Ahmadpur - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Shekh Ahmadpur is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Mohammadabad and around 38 km from Ghazipur. Mubarakpur M. Hasanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekh Ahmadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekh Ahmadpur is 205452. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.74 hectares and falls under the 233222 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Shekh Ahmadpur 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 Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekh Ahmadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekh Ahmadpur village had a total population of 264 people, including 130 males and 134 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.61%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 82.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekh Ahmadpur

Shekh Ahmadpur 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 Shekh Ahmadpur

Public transport in the Shekh Ahmadpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahbaz Kuli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Shekh Ahmadpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Shekh Ahmadpur is about 38 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 Shekh Ahmadpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekh Ahmadpur

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

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