Shekhpur

Shekhpur is a village located in Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Ghatampur (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Kanpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Mehar Alipur is the gram panchayat of Shekhpur village.

Shekhpur has its own place in the vibrant Kanpur Nagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shekhpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekhpur is 150834. The village spans a total geographical area of 50.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 209206. Ghatampur is nearest town to Shekhpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Shekhpur

Below is a concise population overview of Shekhpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 558 295 263
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 83 39 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 148 75 73
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 325 199 126
Illiterate Population 233 96 137

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shekhpur village:

  • The total population of Shekhpur village is around 558, including approximately 295 males and 263 females, with a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 83 children aged 0–6 years in Shekhpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shekhpur village has 148 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Shekhpur village is about 58.24%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 47.91%.
  • There are around 109 households in Shekhpur village.

Connectivity of Shekhpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shekhpur. As per the 2011 stats, Shekhpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shekhpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shekhpur.

Paltupur Gopalpur Ghatampur Paras Fattepur Mehar Alipur Bhat Purwa Koriyan Itaura Kurseda Narainpur Ghatampur Syondi Lalaipur

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpur

Where is Shekhpur located?
Shekhpur village is situated in Ghatampur Tehsil, within the Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekhpur is Mehar Alipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shekhpur?
The pincode of Shekhpur is 209206, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekhpur is 558, with 295 males and 263 females.
How many households are there in Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpur village has a total of 109 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpur is 58.24%. The male literacy rate is 67.46%, while the female literacy rate is 47.91%.