Shahpur - Kathumar, Alwar

Shahpur is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Bahrampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 073832. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 321605 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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 Kathumar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bharatpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

As per Census 2011, Shahpur village has a total population of 490 people, consisting of 265 males and 225 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population490265225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432122
Scheduled Castes (SC)218112106
Literate Population335217118
Illiterate Population15548107

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rundh NaiwaraSouth1.55 km
KesraNorth-East1.81 km
BahrampurWest2.20 km
Nagla HetramSouth-East2.82 km
DoroliNorth-West2.82 km
NaiwariSouth-West2.94 km
KhurrampurEast2.95 km
NaiwaraSouth3.02 km
MukhenaSouth-East3.12 km
SaindoliNorth3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shahpur. The nearest railway station is Tarcherra Brlrm, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Shahpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Shahpur is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Shahpur

Where is Shahpur located?

Shahpur village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shahpur is Bahrampura.

What is the pincode of Shahpur?

The pincode of Shahpur is 321605.

What is the population of Shahpur?

Shahpur has a total population of 490, including 265 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Shahpur?

There are 91 households in Shahpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shahpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahpur is 68.37%. Male literacy is 81.89% and female literacy is 52.44%.