Shahapur - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shahapur is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangapur and around 35 km from Aurangabad. Shahapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahapur is 549297. The village covers a total geographical area of 661 hectares and falls under the 423702 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Shahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahapur village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 916 males and 841 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.86%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 61.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahapur

Shahapur 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 Shahapur

Public transport in the Shahapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Shahapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shahapur 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 Shahapur

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

Health Facilities in Shahapur

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

FAQs about Shahapur