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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Zahirpur village has a total population of 2,332 people, consisting of 1,226 males and 1,106 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 467 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,114 literate and 1,218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Zahirpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3321,2261,106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)467257210
Scheduled Castes (SC)853
Literate Population1,114677437
Illiterate Population1,218549669

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UnchagaonNorth1.55 km
RajupurNorth-West1.79 km
HarentiSouth-East1.96 km
Shakarpur MafiSouth-West2.27 km
Patti MalakmeerNorth-West2.28 km
BhaisaniSouth2.36 km
LakhnotiSouth-East2.60 km
RamupurNorth-West2.65 km
NizampurNorth-West3.14 km
DudhaliNorth-West3.75 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Zahirpur

Where is Zahirpur located?

Zahirpur village is located in Deoband Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zahirpur?

Zahirpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zahirpur?

The pincode of Zahirpur is 247453.

What is the population of Zahirpur?

Zahirpur has a total population of 2,332, including 1,226 males and 1,106 females.

How many households are there in Zahirpur?

There are 318 households in Zahirpur.

What is the literacy rate in Zahirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zahirpur is 47.77%. Male literacy is 55.22% and female literacy is 39.51%.