Shahapur

Shahapur is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Shahapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shahapur unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Shahapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shahapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shahapur is 564511. The village spans a total geographical area of 811 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415115. Karad is nearest town to Shahapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shahapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shahapur

Population of Shahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahapur has a total population of about 1,897, with approximately 952 males and 945 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 213 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 161 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.11%, with male literacy at about 77.10% and female literacy near 65.08%. There are around 354 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shahapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shahapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shahapur. As per the 2011 stats, Shahapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shahapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shahapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shahapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahapur