Shahjahanpur - Najibabad, Bijnor

Shahjahanpur is a village situated in the Najibabad tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Najibabad and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Shahjahanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahjahanpur is 111696. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.46 hectares and falls under the 246763 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shahjahanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Najibabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahjahanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahjahanpur village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 691 males and 586 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 710.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,277691586
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18111269
Scheduled Castes (SC)710383327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population713409304
Illiterate Population564282282

Nearby Villages of Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur 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)
Agupura PyaraWest0.86 km
Mubarakpur RatheSouth1.02 km
Alawalpur NainuEast1.08 km
BaseriWest1.19 km
Jalabpur GuddarNorth-West1.38 km
Khushhalpur MarkaWest1.46 km
SarwanpurSouth-West1.49 km
Manohara WalaSouth1.52 km
MurshadpurEast1.66 km
JahanabadNorth1.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murshadpur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Shahjahanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Shahjahanpur 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 Shahjahanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shahjahanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shahjahanpur

Where is Shahjahanpur located?

Shahjahanpur village is located in Najibabad Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahjahanpur?

Shahjahanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shahjahanpur?

The pincode of Shahjahanpur is 246763.

What is the population of Shahjahanpur?

Shahjahanpur had a total population of 1,277, including 691 males and 586 females.

How many households are there in Shahjahanpur?

Shahjahanpur had 240 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shahjahanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahjahanpur was 65.05%. Male literacy was 70.64% and female literacy was 58.80%.