Hanshpur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Hanshpur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Hanshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanshpur is 132828. The village covers a total geographical area of 12 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Hanshpur

As per Census 2011, Hanshpur village has a total population of 1,459 people, consisting of 782 males and 677 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 585 illiterate residents. Additionally, 819 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanshpur

Hanshpur 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 Hanshpur

Hanshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akelahanspur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Hanshpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Hanshpur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanshpur

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

Health Facilities in Hanshpur

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

FAQs about Hanshpur