Shamshipur - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Shamshipur is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Gangauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamshipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamshipur is 164040. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.78 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shamshipur 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shamshipur

According to the 2011 Census, Shamshipur village had a total population of 407 people, including 214 males and 193 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.67%, with male literacy at 90.50% and female literacy at 82.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Shamshipur

Shamshipur 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 Shamshipur

Shamshipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Shamshipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Shamshipur is about 36 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 Shamshipur

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

Health Facilities in Shamshipur

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

FAQs about Shamshipur