Shekhupur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Shekhupur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Shahjani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupur is 202937. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.74 hectares and falls under the 222128 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shekhupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhupur village had a total population of 434 people, including 184 males and 250 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,359 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 82.28% and female literacy at 60.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhupur

Shekhupur 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 Shekhupur

Shekhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Shekhupur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shekhupur is about 29 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 Shekhupur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhupur

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

FAQs about Shekhupur