Shankarpur - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Jangal Shankar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 189452. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.51 hectares and falls under the 274407 pincode. Padrauna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 3,021 people, including 1,495 males and 1,526 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.98%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 48.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padrauna to Shankarpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Shankarpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur