Shekhwa - Chunar, Mirzapur

Shekhwa is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Shekhwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhwa is 212869. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Shekhwa 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 Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhwa village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 643 males and 592 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.23%, with male literacy at 62.26% and female literacy at 47.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhwa

Shekhwa 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 Shekhwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shekhwa. The nearest railway station is Chunar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Shekhwa is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Shekhwa 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 Shekhwa

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

Health Facilities in Shekhwa

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

FAQs about Shekhwa