Shahpur - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Shahpur is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Shahpur Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 038456. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 140117 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

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

Population of Shahpur

As per Census 2011, Shahpur village has a total population of 208 people, consisting of 97 males and 111 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 58 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shahpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur

Shahpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Shahpur is about 30 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 Shahpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahpur

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

FAQs about Shahpur