Zahirpur - Deoband, Saharanpur

Zahirpur is a village situated in the Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoband and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Zahirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zahirpur is 110209. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.55 hectares and falls under the 247453 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Zahirpur 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 Deoband Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Zahirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Zahirpur village had a total population of 2,332 people, including 1,226 males and 1,106 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.73%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Zahirpur

Zahirpur 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 Zahirpur

Public transport in the Zahirpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deoband, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Zahirpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Zahirpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zahirpur

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

Health Facilities in Zahirpur

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

FAQs about Zahirpur