Shahpur - Khanpur, Samastipur

Shahpur is a village situated in the Khanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Bhorejayram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 236494. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 848236 pincode. Samstipur is the nearest town, located about 35 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 3,569 people, including 1,854 males and 1,715 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 60.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Angar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samstipur to Shahpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Shahpur is about 35 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