Shankarpur - Sandila, Hardoi

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Raypur N.p. Janigaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 140846. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.67 hectares and falls under the 241304 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Shankarpur 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 Sandila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 783 people, including 431 males and 352 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.18%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 43.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Naimisharanya, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Shankarpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Shankarpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur