Shahapur - Koil, Aligarh

Shahapur is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Shahapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahapur is 122536. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.58 hectares and falls under the 202142 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shahapur

As per Census 2011, Shahapur village has a total population of 2,113 people, consisting of 1,141 males and 972 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,168 literate and 945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 666 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1131,141972
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325178147
Scheduled Castes (SC)666362304
Literate Population1,168734434
Illiterate Population945407538

Nearby Villages of Shahapur

Shahapur 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)
MohanpurSouth-West1.51 km
BarauthWest1.65 km
KalaiEast1.88 km
Chairauli KhurdEast1.97 km
GwalraNorth-East2.18 km
Samastpur MachhuaSouth-East2.24 km
ChouganpurNorth-West2.31 km
Nayabas Narendra GarhiSouth-West2.67 km
DaudpurSouth-East2.96 km
UkhlanaNorth3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahapur

Shahapur 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 Harduaganj, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Shahapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Shahapur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shahapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shahapur

Where is Shahapur located?

Shahapur village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahapur?

Shahapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shahapur?

The pincode of Shahapur is 202142.

What is the population of Shahapur?

Shahapur has a total population of 2,113, including 1,141 males and 972 females.

How many households are there in Shahapur?

There are 361 households in Shahapur.

What is the literacy rate in Shahapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahapur is 55.28%. Male literacy is 64.33% and female literacy is 44.65%.