Sher Jahanpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Sher Jahanpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sher Jahanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sher Jahanpur is 194793. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.1 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Sher Jahanpur 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sher Jahanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sher Jahanpur village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 729 males and 842 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 56.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Sher Jahanpur

Sher Jahanpur 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 Sher Jahanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sher Jahanpur. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Sher Jahanpur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sher Jahanpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sher Jahanpur

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

Health Facilities in Sher Jahanpur

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

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