Shaistapur - Athmalgola, Patna

Shaistapur is a village situated in the Athmalgola subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athmalgola and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Karjan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaistapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaistapur is 246361. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 803211 pincode. Barh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Shaistapur

As per Census 2011, Shaistapur village has a total population of 2,264 people, consisting of 1,169 males and 1,095 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 417 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 948 literate and 1,316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2641,1691,095
Child Population (0–6 yrs)417199218
Scheduled Castes (SC)20010793
Literate Population948586362
Illiterate Population1,316583733

Nearby Villages of Shaistapur

Shaistapur 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)
BasawanpurSouth1.02 km
ShahistapurNorth-West1.24 km
KarjanNorth1.36 km
ThamhawanSouth-East1.39 km
Jamalpur BarhiaNorth-West1.72 km
SaraiaWest1.82 km
SurajpuraNorth-East1.82 km
BazidpurSouth-East2.25 km
AsawanEast2.31 km
GeruariSouth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shaistapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shaistapur. The nearest railway station is Jai Prakash Mahuli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 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 Barh to Shaistapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Shaistapur is about 60 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 Shaistapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Shaistapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shaistapur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Shaistapur

Where is Shaistapur located?

Shaistapur village is located in Athmalgola Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shaistapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shaistapur is Karjan.

What is the pincode of Shaistapur?

The pincode of Shaistapur is 803211.

What is the population of Shaistapur?

Shaistapur has a total population of 2,264, including 1,169 males and 1,095 females.

How many households are there in Shaistapur?

There are 349 households in Shaistapur.

What is the literacy rate in Shaistapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shaistapur is 41.87%. Male literacy is 50.13% and female literacy is 33.06%.