Sheikhpur - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Sheikhpur is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Shekhpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheikhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheikhpur is 138572. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.26 hectares and falls under the 261203 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sheikhpur

As per Census 2011, Sheikhpur village has a total population of 1,926 people, consisting of 1,005 males and 921 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 1,056 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheikhpur

Sheikhpur 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 Sheikhpur

Sheikhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarayan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Sheikhpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Sheikhpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheikhpur

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

Health Facilities in Sheikhpur

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

FAQs about Sheikhpur