Shankarpur - Bhinga, Shrawasti

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Bhinga tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Bhinga, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Shankarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 172810. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.15 hectares and falls under the 271840 pincode. Bhinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shankarpur 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 Bhinga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 2,853 people, including 1,490 males and 1,363 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.60%, with male literacy at 59.94% and female literacy at 38.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risia, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinga to Shankarpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Shankarpur is about 19 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