Shahura

Shahura is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Shahura village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shahura is 037302. The village spans a total geographical area of 801 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 140309. Raja Sansi is nearest town to Shahura village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shahura 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 Shahura

Population of Shahura

According to the 2011 Census, Shahura has a total population of about 2,573, with approximately 1,357 males and 1,216 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 325 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 628 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 50.87%, with male literacy at about 53.87% and female literacy near 47.53%. There are around 496 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shahura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shahura

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

Nearby Villages of Shahura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahura