Shahpur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Shahpur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Gauriganj and around 63 km from Sultanpurj. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 169067. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.66 hectares and falls under the 227801 pincode. Jamo is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shahpur 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 Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 694 males and 673 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.60%, with male literacy at 65.88% and female literacy at 38.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Waris Ganj Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamo to Shahpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpurj to Shahpur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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