Shahpur - Benipatti, Madhubani

Shahpur is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Shahpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 220284. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.87 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Shahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 2,446 people, including 1,213 males and 1,233 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.29%, with male literacy at 62.80% and female literacy at 45.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shahpur. The nearest railway station is Debrabandhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Shahpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Shahpur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahpur

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

FAQs about Shahpur