Shekhupur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Shekhupur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Shekhoopur Saraiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhupur is 133205. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.86 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shekhupur

As per Census 2011, Shekhupur village has a total population of 1,482 people, consisting of 788 males and 694 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 885 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhupur

Shekhupur 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 Shekhupur

Shekhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Shekhupur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Shekhupur is about 22 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 Shekhupur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhupur

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

FAQs about Shekhupur