Shukla Khera - Bighapur, Unnao

Shukla Khera is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Shukla Khera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukla Khera is 142689. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.99 hectares and falls under the 209867 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Shukla 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 Purwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shukla Khera

As per Census 2011, Shukla Khera village has a total population of 851 people, consisting of 421 males and 430 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population851421430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844638
Scheduled Castes (SC)274138136
Literate Population616333283
Illiterate Population23588147

Nearby Villages of Shukla Khera

Shukla 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)
KukriNorth-East0.93 km
Jagat KheraNorth0.98 km
Sukhdev PurSouth-East1.20 km
KakrariSouth-West1.30 km
MirmauEast1.49 km
ChandpurSouth-East1.92 km
RasulpurNorth1.98 km
Baizua MauNorth-East2.04 km
MurarkheraSouth-West2.17 km
ArhauliNorth-West2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shukla Khera

Shukla Khera 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 Indemau, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 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 Unnao to Shukla Khera is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shukla Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shukla 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 Shukla Khera village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shukla Khera

Where is Shukla Khera located?

Shukla Khera village is located in Bighapur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shukla Khera?

Shukla Khera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shukla Khera?

The pincode of Shukla Khera is 209867.

What is the population of Shukla Khera?

Shukla Khera has a total population of 851, including 421 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Shukla Khera?

There are 203 households in Shukla Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Shukla Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shukla Khera is 72.39%. Male literacy is 79.10% and female literacy is 65.81%.