Shahjanpur - Gharaunda, Karnal

Shahjanpur is a village situated in the Gharaunda tehsil of Karnal district, Haryana. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharaunda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Karnal. Shahjanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahjanpur is 059366. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 132114 pincode. Gharaunda is the nearest town.

Shahjanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gharaunda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karnal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahjanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahjanpur village had a total population of 839 people, including 442 males and 397 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.65%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 65.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shahjanpur

Shahjanpur 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 Shahjanpur

Shahjanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gharaunda, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Karnal to Shahjanpur is about 27 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 Shahjanpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahjanpur

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

FAQs about Shahjanpur