Shahpur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Shahpur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pureswa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 202761. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.88 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Shahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 611 people, including 332 males and 279 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 53.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Shahpur 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 Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Shahpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shahpur is about 42 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 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