Shahpur Kala - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Shahpur Kala is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Shahpur Kala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur Kala is 121573. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.52 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shahpur Kala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shahpur Kala

As per Census 2011, Shahpur Kala village has a total population of 3,141 people, consisting of 1,636 males and 1,505 females. The village has 527 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 436 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,077 literate and 1,064 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shahpur Kala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1411,6361,505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)436224212
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,502779723
Literate Population2,0771,268809
Illiterate Population1,064368696

Nearby Villages of Shahpur Kala

Shahpur Kala 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)
AsafpurNorth-West1.39 km
Jahidpur KalanNorth-East1.56 km
FirojpurSouth-East2.02 km
BhindorSouth2.26 km
SiryalSouth-West2.37 km
Jafarnagar GadaipurEast2.40 km
Nagla RumiNorth2.68 km
GangthalaEast2.70 km
RamgarhiSouth-East3.58 km
SarangpurNorth-East3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahpur Kala

Shahpur Kala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurja Jn, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Shahpur Kala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Shahpur Kala is about 32 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 Shahpur Kala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shahpur Kala

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 Kala 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 >10 km

FAQs about Shahpur Kala

Where is Shahpur Kala located?

Shahpur Kala village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahpur Kala?

Shahpur Kala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shahpur Kala?

The pincode of Shahpur Kala is 203131.

What is the population of Shahpur Kala?

Shahpur Kala has a total population of 3,141, including 1,636 males and 1,505 females.

How many households are there in Shahpur Kala?

There are 527 households in Shahpur Kala.

What is the literacy rate in Shahpur Kala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahpur Kala is 66.13%. Male literacy is 77.51% and female literacy is 53.75%.