Shahpur - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Shahpur is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Sahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 159759. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.96 hectares and falls under the 230304 pincode.

Shahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raniganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 3,782 people, including 1,821 males and 1,961 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 83.98% and female literacy at 58.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 950.

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

Shahpur 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 Dandupur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pratapgarh to Shahpur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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