Shajahanpur - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Shajahanpur is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mehnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shajahanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shajahanpur is 216328. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.7 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shajahanpur

As per Census 2011, Shajahanpur village has a total population of 206 people, consisting of 107 males and 99 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 94 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shajahanpur

Shajahanpur 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 Shajahanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shajahanpur. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Shajahanpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Shajahanpur is about 58 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 Shajahanpur

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

Health Facilities in Shajahanpur

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

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