Shankerpur - Dhaurahara, Kheri

Shankerpur is a village situated in the Dhaurahara tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhaurahara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankerpur is 136675. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.35 hectares and falls under the 262722 pincode.

Shankerpur 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 Dhaurahra Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shankerpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankerpur village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 823 males and 665 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 808 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.90%, with male literacy at 53.11% and female literacy at 32.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankerpur

Shankerpur 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 Shankerpur

Shankerpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murthiha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kheri to Shankerpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankerpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankerpur

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

FAQs about Shankerpur