Shivpur - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Shivpur is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Shivpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpur is 187225. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.89 hectares and falls under the 273212 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Shivpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shivpur village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 809 males and 757 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 53.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivpur

Shivpur 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 Shivpur

Shivpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Shivpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivpur

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

Health Facilities in Shivpur

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

FAQs about Shivpur