Shamashpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh
Shamashpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Samashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamashpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamashpur is 195028. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.98 hectares and falls under the 223224 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Shamashpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Didarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shamashpur
According to the 2011 Census, Shamashpur village had a total population of 780 people, including 386 males and 394 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 90.71% and female literacy at 64.62%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 780 | 386 | 394 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 126 | 74 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 504 | 283 | 221 |
| Illiterate Population | 276 | 103 | 173 |
Nearby Villages of Shamashpur
Shamashpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shamashpur
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shamashpur. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Shamashpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Shamashpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Shamashpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shamashpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shamashpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Shamashpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shamashpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Shamashpur
Where is Shamashpur located?
Shamashpur village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shamashpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shamashpur is Samashpur.
What is the pincode of Shamashpur?
The pincode of Shamashpur is 223224.
What is the population of Shamashpur?
Shamashpur had a total population of 780, including 386 males and 394 females.
How many households are there in Shamashpur?
Shamashpur had 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shamashpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamashpur was 77.06%. Male literacy was 90.71% and female literacy was 64.62%.