Shahpur - Maharajganj, Rae Bareli

Shahpur is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Basantpur Sakatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 143888. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.95 hectares and falls under the 229103 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 966 people, including 503 males and 463 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.17%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 41.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaubisi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Shahpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Shahpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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