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 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 Shahpur

As per Census 2011, Shahpur village has a total population of 1,367 people, consisting of 694 males and 673 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 566 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,367694673
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291146145
Scheduled Castes (SC)263135128
Literate Population566361205
Illiterate Population801333468

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)
AjabgarhNorth-West1.63 km
BhawanigarhSouth-West1.63 km
SuratgarhWest2.05 km
BalbhaddarpurNorth-East2.11 km
UmaradihSouth-East2.30 km
KapasiNorth-West3.02 km
MawaiSouth3.10 km
RajamauNorth-West3.40 km
BhikhipurSouth3.57 km
GhatampurNorth3.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shahpur

Where is Shahpur located?

Shahpur village is located in Gauriganj Tehsil, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shahpur is Sahapur.

What is the pincode of Shahpur?

The pincode of Shahpur is 227801.

What is the population of Shahpur?

Shahpur has a total population of 1,367, including 694 males and 673 females.

How many households are there in Shahpur?

There are 234 households in Shahpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shahpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahpur is 41.40%. Male literacy is 52.02% and female literacy is 30.46%.