Shahapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Shahapur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Shahapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahapur is 200306. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Shahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahapur village had a total population of 2,589 people, including 1,315 males and 1,274 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.71%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 50.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahapur

Shahapur 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 Shahapur

Shahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Shahapur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shahapur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahapur

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

Health Facilities in Shahapur

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

FAQs about Shahapur