Shahijana Hamjapur - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Shahijana Hamjapur is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Sahjana Hamjapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahijana Hamjapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahijana Hamjapur is 167469. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.38 hectares and falls under the 224137 pincode. Kichhauchha is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Shahijana Hamjapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahijana Hamjapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahijana Hamjapur village had a total population of 2,259 people, including 1,126 males and 1,133 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahijana Hamjapur

Shahijana Hamjapur 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 Shahijana Hamjapur

Shahijana Hamjapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichhauchha to Shahijana Hamjapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Shahijana Hamjapur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahijana Hamjapur

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

Health Facilities in Shahijana Hamjapur

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

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