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

As per Census 2011, Shamashpur village has a total population of 2,796 people, consisting of 1,500 males and 1,296 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 507 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,128 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7961,5001,296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)507257250
Scheduled Castes (SC)219116103
Literate Population1,128761367
Illiterate Population1,668739929

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BahadurpurNorth1.14 km
KapoorpurSouth1.32 km
DhantiaEast1.47 km
Gangapur SharkeeNorth-West1.68 km
TatarpurWest2.29 km
Kripya PandayNorth2.49 km
MadnapurSouth2.53 km
Raiya NaglaNorth-East2.74 km
Mohammadpur Urf NayagaonNorth-West2.94 km
Deoria AbdullaganjEast2.96 km

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.

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

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

FAQs about Shamashpur

Where is Shamashpur located?

Shamashpur village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shamashpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shamashpur is Samaspur.

What is the pincode of Shamashpur?

The pincode of Shamashpur is 243504.

What is the population of Shamashpur?

Shamashpur has a total population of 2,796, including 1,500 males and 1,296 females.

How many households are there in Shamashpur?

There are 474 households in Shamashpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shamashpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamashpur is 40.34%. Male literacy is 50.73% and female literacy is 28.32%.