Shekhpura - Patiyali, Kasganj

Shekhpura is a village situated in the Patiyali tehsil of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Patiyali and around 45 km from Kanshiram Nagar. Shekhpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 215932. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.57 hectares and falls under the 207246 pincode. Shekhpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpura

As per Census 2011, Shekhpura village has a total population of 718 people, consisting of 371 males and 347 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 360 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population718371347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528567
Literate Population358221137
Illiterate Population360150210

Nearby Villages of Shekhpura

Shekhpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NauriSouth1.05 km
GodaNorth-East1.45 km
DilauriSouth-East1.84 km
SamothiWest1.97 km
Bakrai Bhains RasiNorth2.19 km
SisaiaEast2.36 km
Rahta Yusuf NagarNorth-West2.41 km
PiyariWest2.50 km
KamalpurSouth-West2.61 km
KhiriaSouth2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhpura

Shekhpura 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 Patiali, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shekhpur to Shekhpura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Shekhpura 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 Shekhpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shekhpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shekhpura

Where is Shekhpura located?

Shekhpura village is located in Patiyali Tehsil, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura?

Shekhpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shekhpura?

The pincode of Shekhpura is 207246.

What is the population of Shekhpura?

Shekhpura has a total population of 718, including 371 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Shekhpura?

There are 120 households in Shekhpura.

What is the literacy rate in Shekhpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekhpura is 49.86%. Male literacy is 59.57% and female literacy is 39.48%.