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 Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shobhi

According to the 2011 Census, Shobhi village had a total population of 1,241 people, including 632 males and 609 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.46%, with male literacy at 81.78% and female literacy at 65.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Shobhi