Shamashpur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Shamashpur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Samaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamashpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamashpur is 129730. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.18 hectares and falls under the 243504 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shamashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shamashpur village had a total population of 2,796 people, including 1,500 males and 1,296 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.28%, with male literacy at 61.22% and female literacy at 35.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Shamashpur

Shamashpur 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 Shamashpur

Shamashpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Shamashpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Shamashpur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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:

FAQs about Shamashpur