Shahpur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Shahpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Shahpur Khedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 113926. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 246727 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shahpur 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 Dhampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 703 males and 650 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shahpur. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Shahpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Shahpur is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahpur

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

FAQs about Shahpur