Shekhapur - Shahabad, Hardoi

Shekhapur is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Tiur Chougwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhapur is 139346. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.99 hectares and falls under the 241124 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shekhapur 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 Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhapur village had a total population of 621 people, including 338 males and 283 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.03%, with male literacy at 67.79% and female literacy at 44.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhapur

Shekhapur 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 Shekhapur

Public transport in the Shekhapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sharma, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Shekhapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Shekhapur is about 35 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 Shekhapur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhapur

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

FAQs about Shekhapur