Shahmohamadpur - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Shahmohamadpur is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chobara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahmohamadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahmohamadpur is 253169. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Shahmohamadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shahmohamadpur

As per Census 2011, Shahmohamadpur village has a total population of 1,766 people, consisting of 917 males and 849 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,008 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,766917849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356207149
Scheduled Castes (SC)613130
Literate Population1,008550458
Illiterate Population758367391

Nearby Villages of Shahmohamadpur

Shahmohamadpur 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)
CharkupaEast0.81 km
ChaubaraWest1.29 km
BargawanNorth1.54 km
BaddopurSouth-East1.55 km
AhamadpurSouth-West1.55 km
NarsinghpurEast2.17 km
Chand BighaSouth2.21 km
KhairiWest2.24 km
MarhukaNorth-East2.32 km
Karma MasudWest2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahmohamadpur

Shahmohamadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Shahmohamadpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shahmohamadpur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahmohamadpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shahmohamadpur

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

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

FAQs about Shahmohamadpur

Where is Shahmohamadpur located?

Shahmohamadpur village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahmohamadpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shahmohamadpur is Chobara.

What is the pincode of Shahmohamadpur?

The pincode of Shahmohamadpur is 824125.

What is the population of Shahmohamadpur?

Shahmohamadpur has a total population of 1,766, including 917 males and 849 females.

How many households are there in Shahmohamadpur?

There are 256 households in Shahmohamadpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shahmohamadpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahmohamadpur is 57.08%. Male literacy is 59.98% and female literacy is 53.95%.