Shobhi - Marihan, Mirzapur

Shobhi is a village situated in the Marihan tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marihan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Shobhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shobhi is 212233. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.95 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Shobhi

As per Census 2011, Shobhi village has a total population of 1,241 people, consisting of 632 males and 609 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,241632609
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719477
Scheduled Castes (SC)253130123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population786440346
Illiterate Population455192263

Nearby Villages of Shobhi

Shobhi 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)
BasahiNorth1.13 km
ParsaunaNorth-West1.18 km
MarchaSouth-East1.19 km
LurakutiyaWest1.65 km
BanwaripurSouth-West1.74 km
ChuniyaraNorth-West1.90 km
Jamui DakkhinEast2.15 km
HariharaNorth-East2.51 km
Kotwa GhisaramSouth-East2.69 km
KusmahawaEast2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shobhi

Shobhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Shobhi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Shobhi 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 Shobhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shobhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Shobhi

Where is Shobhi located?

Shobhi village is located in Marihan Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shobhi?

Shobhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shobhi?

The pincode of Shobhi is 231210.

What is the population of Shobhi?

Shobhi has a total population of 1,241, including 632 males and 609 females.

How many households are there in Shobhi?

There are 192 households in Shobhi.

What is the literacy rate in Shobhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shobhi is 63.34%. Male literacy is 69.62% and female literacy is 56.81%.