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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahampur village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 566 males and 492 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.77%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 51.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 603.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sahampur