Shekharpur - Tarabganj, Gonda

Shekharpur is a village situated in the Tarabganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarabganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Parsapur Mehraur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekharpur is 175339. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.13 hectares and falls under the 271124 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shekharpur 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekharpur village had a total population of 226 people, including 117 males and 109 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.11%, with male literacy at 60.42% and female literacy at 29.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekharpur

Shekharpur 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 Shekharpur

Shekharpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mankapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Shekharpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Shekharpur is about 32 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 Shekharpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekharpur

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

FAQs about Shekharpur