Shobhan - Maitha, Kanpur Dehat

Shobhan is a village situated in the Maitha tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Akbarpur and around 40 km from Ramabayi Nagar. Shobhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shobhan is 149193. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.51 hectares and falls under the 209310 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Shobhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur - raniya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shobhan

According to the 2011 Census, Shobhan village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 696 males and 549 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.50%, with male literacy at 89.56% and female literacy at 75.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Shobhan

Shobhan 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 Shobhan

Shobhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaupur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Shobhan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramabayi Nagar to Shobhan 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 Shobhan

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

Health Facilities in Shobhan

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

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