Shahpur - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Shahpur is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Shahpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 226528. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.41 hectares and falls under the 852129 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Shahpur

As per Census 2011, Shahpur village has a total population of 7,579 people, consisting of 3,909 males and 3,670 females. The village has 1,609 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,506 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,591 literate and 3,988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Shahpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baba Raghuni Halt Dwarika, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Shahpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Shahpur is about 32 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 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