Shahgarh - Gauriganj, Amethi

Shahgarh is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Gauriganj and around 40 km from Sultanpur. Shahgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahgarh is 169170. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.28 hectares and falls under the 227411 pincode. Musafirkhanas is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Shahgarh

As per Census 2011, Shahgarh village has a total population of 3,102 people, consisting of 1,562 males and 1,540 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 417 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,923 literate and 1,179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahgarh

Shahgarh 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 Shahgarh

Shahgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhari Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhanas to Shahgarh is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Shahgarh 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 Shahgarh

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

Health Facilities in Shahgarh

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

FAQs about Shahgarh