Sahampur - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Sahampur is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Usmanpur Tisui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahampur is 133742. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.46 hectares and falls under the 242307 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sahampur

As per Census 2011, Sahampur village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 566 males and 492 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,058566492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241126115
Scheduled Castes (SC)603326277
Literate Population521325196
Illiterate Population537241296

Nearby Villages of Sahampur

Sahampur 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)
Salempur KhurdSouth-East0.94 km
Karamalipur T.chavarNorth-West1.14 km
MajholaNorth1.22 km
Chavar KhasWest1.27 km
ChhakrapurNorth-East1.33 km
Usmanpur TisuiSouth1.45 km
Banbaripur T. ChavarSouth-West1.68 km
Patti BakhsEast1.83 km
RaajpuraSouth-East2.09 km
Makrandpur T.chavarWest2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahampur

Sahampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Sahampur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Sahampur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahampur

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

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

Health Facilities in Sahampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sahampur 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 >10 km

FAQs about Sahampur

Where is Sahampur located?

Sahampur village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahampur is Usmanpur Tisui.

What is the pincode of Sahampur?

The pincode of Sahampur is 242307.

What is the population of Sahampur?

Sahampur has a total population of 1,058, including 566 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Sahampur?

There are 200 households in Sahampur.

What is the literacy rate in Sahampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahampur is 49.24%. Male literacy is 57.42% and female literacy is 39.84%.