Shakkarpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Shakkarpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Janasepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakkarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakkarpur is 200334. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.34 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shakkarpur 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 Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shakkarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shakkarpur village had a total population of 92 people, including 50 males and 42 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 57.58%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakkarpur

Shakkarpur 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 Shakkarpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shakkarpur. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Shakkarpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shakkarpur is about 39 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 Shakkarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shakkarpur

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

FAQs about Shakkarpur