Shahjhanpur - Bhognipur, Kanpur Dehat

Shahjhanpur is a village situated in the Bhognipur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhognipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ramabai Nagar. Shahjhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahjhanpur is 149563. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.74 hectares and falls under the 209115 pincode.

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

Population of Shahjhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahjhanpur village had a total population of 4,317 people, including 2,358 males and 1,959 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 69.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,632.

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 Population4,3172,3581,959
Child Population (0–6 yrs)555283272
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,632913719
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,9171,7431,174
Illiterate Population1,400615785

Nearby Villages of Shahjhanpur

Shahjhanpur 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)
AfasariyaWest1.69 km
JahangirpurSouth-East1.86 km
UmmatpurNorth-West2.23 km
PachlakhNorth2.49 km
SattiSouth-West2.60 km
Gauri KaranNorth-East2.70 km
Jallapur SikandaraWest2.83 km
KunwarpurNorth-West2.96 km
BaherimahEast3.01 km
MahkapurSouth3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahjhanpur

Shahjhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pokhrayan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramabai Nagar to Shahjhanpur is about 40 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 Shahjhanpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Shahjhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shahjhanpur

Where is Shahjhanpur located?

Shahjhanpur village is located in Bhognipur Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahjhanpur?

Shahjhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shahjhanpur?

The pincode of Shahjhanpur is 209115.

What is the population of Shahjhanpur?

Shahjhanpur had a total population of 4,317, including 2,358 males and 1,959 females.

How many households are there in Shahjhanpur?

Shahjhanpur had 748 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shahjhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahjhanpur was 77.54%. Male literacy was 84.00% and female literacy was 69.59%.