Shahpur - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Shahpur is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from Hata and around 59 km from Kushinagar. Shahpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 188710. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.76 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Padrauna is the nearest town, located about 54 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 Ramkola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 1,792 people, including 873 males and 919 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shahpur. The nearest railway station is Mahuawa Khurd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padrauna to Shahpur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Shahpur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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