Shekhanpur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Shekhanpur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Hardwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhanpur is 202692. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.74 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Mariau is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shekhanpur 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shekhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhanpur village had a total population of 495 people, including 217 males and 278 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,281 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.74%, with male literacy at 74.87% and female literacy at 42.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhanpur

Shekhanpur 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 Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariau to Shekhanpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shekhanpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Shekhanpur