Shahbegpur - Balia, Begusarai

Shahbegpur is a village situated in the Balia subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Tajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahbegpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahbegpur is 238373. The village covers a total geographical area of 553 hectares and falls under the 851211 pincode. Balia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shahbegpur

As per Census 2011, Shahbegpur village has a total population of 3,500 people, consisting of 1,878 males and 1,622 females. The village has 570 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 572 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,214 literate and 1,286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5001,8781,622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)572294278
Scheduled Castes (SC)965442
Literate Population2,2141,296918
Illiterate Population1,286582704

Nearby Villages of Shahbegpur

Shahbegpur 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)
Husena RamdeuriNorth-West1.41 km
Chak KamalpurWest1.50 km
TajpurNorth-East1.99 km
BishunpurNorth-West2.07 km
HasanpurWest2.23 km
BhawanandpurEast2.25 km
SadipurNorth2.49 km
KasipurNorth2.57 km
RasulpurNorth-East2.58 km
KamalpurNorth-West2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahbegpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shahbegpur. The nearest railway station is Lakhminia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balia to Shahbegpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Shahbegpur is about 30 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 Shahbegpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shahbegpur

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

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

FAQs about Shahbegpur

Where is Shahbegpur located?

Shahbegpur village is located in Balia Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahbegpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shahbegpur is Tajpur.

What is the pincode of Shahbegpur?

The pincode of Shahbegpur is 851211.

What is the population of Shahbegpur?

Shahbegpur has a total population of 3,500, including 1,878 males and 1,622 females.

How many households are there in Shahbegpur?

There are 570 households in Shahbegpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shahbegpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahbegpur is 63.26%. Male literacy is 69.01% and female literacy is 56.60%.