Shekhanpur - Bilgram, Hardoi

Shekhanpur is a village situated in the Bilgram tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilgram and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Shekhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhanpur is 140592. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.54 hectares and falls under the 241302 pincode. Madhoganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shekhanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilgram-mallanwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhanpur

As per Census 2011, Shekhanpur village has a total population of 1,354 people, consisting of 695 males and 659 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,354695659
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1748985
Scheduled Castes (SC)292152140
Literate Population929522407
Illiterate Population425173252

Nearby Villages of Shekhanpur

Shekhanpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kha Dheria Khan JahanpurNorth0.98 km
KhairullapurSouth-West1.44 km
Parhra LakhanpurSouth1.98 km
Rudamau Andar TownEast2.02 km
SadarpurWest2.09 km
BochanpurSouth-West2.11 km
Dherhni SaraiyaSouth2.71 km
BarhnawaNorth-East2.85 km
HirapurNorth-West3.14 km
BirauriNorth3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhanpur

Shekhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhoganj, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhoganj to Shekhanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Shekhanpur 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 Shekhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Shekhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shekhanpur

Where is Shekhanpur located?

Shekhanpur village is located in Bilgram Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekhanpur?

Shekhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shekhanpur?

The pincode of Shekhanpur is 241302.

What is the population of Shekhanpur?

Shekhanpur has a total population of 1,354, including 695 males and 659 females.

How many households are there in Shekhanpur?

There are 254 households in Shekhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shekhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekhanpur is 68.61%. Male literacy is 75.11% and female literacy is 61.76%.