Shahapur - Karanja, Washim
Shahapur is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Wapti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahapur is 530894. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.31 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode.
Shahapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Undri | West | 1.19 km |
| Wapti | South-East | 1.89 km |
| Bhuloda | East | 2.05 km |
| Bambarda | South | 2.21 km |
| Jamthi Kh. | South-West | 2.70 km |
| Kamargaon | North | 3.19 km |
| Kupati | South-East | 3.39 km |
| Vilegaon | West | 3.56 km |
| Aurangapur | North-East | 3.73 km |
| Shemlai | East | 4.00 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shahapur
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Shahapur. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Shahapur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shahapur
Where is Shahapur located?
Shahapur village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shahapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shahapur is Wapti.
What is the pincode of Shahapur?
The pincode of Shahapur is 444105.