Shekhpura - Nakur, Saharanpur

Shekhpura is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Shekhpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 109665. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.08 hectares and falls under the 247232 pincode. Sarsawa is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Nakur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhpura

As per Census 2011, Shekhpura village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 696 males and 623 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Shekhpura

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Shekhpura. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarsawa to Shekhpura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Shekhpura is about 25 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 Shekhpura

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

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:

FAQs about Shekhpura