Shahpur

Shahpur is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Shahpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shahpur unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Shahpur’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 Shahpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shahpur is 037228. The village spans a total geographical area of 170 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143102. Raja Sansi is nearest town to Shahpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shahpur 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 Amritsar central Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shahpur

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur has a total population of about 618, with approximately 334 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 850 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 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 51.94%, with male literacy at about 56.59% and female literacy near 46.48%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shahpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shahpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahpur