Shampur - Kasya, Kushinagar

Shampur is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Shampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampur is 189200. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.88 hectares and falls under the 274402 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Shampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shampur

As per Census 2011, Shampur village has a total population of 2,060 people, consisting of 1,062 males and 998 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shampur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shampur

Shampur 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 Shampur

Shampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramkola, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Shampur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Shampur is about 28 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 Shampur

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

Health Facilities in Shampur

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

FAQs about Shampur