Shekhwapur - Bilgram, Hardoi

Shekhwapur is a village situated in the Bilgram tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilgram and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Keoti Khuwazagipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhwapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhwapur is 140635. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.26 hectares and falls under the 241302 pincode. Madhau Ganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Shekhwapur 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 Bilgram-mallanwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhwapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhwapur village had a total population of 922 people, including 481 males and 441 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 88.84% and female literacy at 69.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhwapur

Shekhwapur 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 Shekhwapur

Shekhwapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Farhatnagar, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhau Ganj to Shekhwapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Shekhwapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhwapur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhwapur

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

FAQs about Shekhwapur