Shampur - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Shampur is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Shampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampur is 030096. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 144037 pincode. Nurmahal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Shampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shampur village had a total population of 654 people, including 313 males and 341 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.47%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 73.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Shampur

Shampur 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 Shampur

Shampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilga, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Shampur is about 40 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 Shampur

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

Health Facilities in Shampur

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

FAQs about Shampur