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

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 7,579 people, including 3,909 males and 3,670 females, living in 1,609 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 68.36% and female literacy at 49.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,674, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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