Shiharu Khera - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Shiharu Khera is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Seharu Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiharu Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiharu Khera is 138629. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.57 hectares and falls under the 261203 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Shiharu Khera 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 Shiharu Khera

As per Census 2011, Shiharu Khera village has a total population of 2,253 people, consisting of 1,198 males and 1,055 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,246 literate and 1,007 illiterate residents. Additionally, 795 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shiharu Khera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2531,1981,055
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370188182
Scheduled Castes (SC)795406389
Literate Population1,246782464
Illiterate Population1,007416591

Nearby Villages of Shiharu Khera

Shiharu Khera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamdauriWest0.83 km
BaghainSouth-East0.97 km
KashupurSouth-West1.70 km
MunderaNorth-East1.77 km
KhwabhpurSouth-East1.91 km
NarapurNorth-West1.94 km
UshmanpurSouth-West2.36 km
Panchdeora ChaubeWest2.44 km
Mal SaraiEast2.73 km
KhapuraNorth-East2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiharu Khera

Shiharu Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babupur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Shiharu Khera is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Shiharu Khera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiharu Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shiharu Khera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shiharu Khera

Where is Shiharu Khera located?

Shiharu Khera village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiharu Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Shiharu Khera is Seharu Khera.

What is the pincode of Shiharu Khera?

The pincode of Shiharu Khera is 261203.

What is the population of Shiharu Khera?

Shiharu Khera has a total population of 2,253, including 1,198 males and 1,055 females.

How many households are there in Shiharu Khera?

There are 407 households in Shiharu Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Shiharu Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiharu Khera is 55.30%. Male literacy is 65.28% and female literacy is 43.98%.