Shahpur Khurd - Meja, Prayagraj

Shahpur Khurd is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Meja and around 48 km from Allahabad. Pathara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur Khurd is 163273. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.54 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shahpur Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur Khurd

As per Census 2011, Shahpur Khurd village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 342 males and 291 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shahpur Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population633342291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195861
Scheduled Castes (SC)398214184
Literate Population283172111
Illiterate Population350170180

Nearby Villages of Shahpur Khurd

Shahpur Khurd 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)
RauuniSouth-West0.96 km
Chak UchehraEast1.02 km
HargarhNorth2.11 km
PatharaSouth-West2.33 km
FachkariSouth-East2.37 km
Dhauhan UchehraEast2.51 km
JatharaSouth2.76 km
NevadaSouth-East2.79 km
Kharka DabarNorth-West2.92 km
Tenduva KhurdSouth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shahpur Khurd

Shahpur Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Shahpur Khurd is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Shahpur Khurd is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahpur Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shahpur Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shahpur Khurd

Where is Shahpur Khurd located?

Shahpur Khurd village is located in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shahpur Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Shahpur Khurd is Pathara.

What is the pincode of Shahpur Khurd?

The pincode of Shahpur Khurd is 212302.

What is the population of Shahpur Khurd?

Shahpur Khurd has a total population of 633, including 342 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Shahpur Khurd?

There are 90 households in Shahpur Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Shahpur Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shahpur Khurd is 44.71%. Male literacy is 50.29% and female literacy is 38.14%.