Shamshabad - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Shamshabad is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Shamsabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamshabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamshabad is 138460. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.4 hectares and falls under the 261206 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Shamshabad

As per Census 2011, Shamshabad village has a total population of 5,587 people, consisting of 2,965 males and 2,622 females. The village has 1,038 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,031 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,739 literate and 2,848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,076 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5872,9652,622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,031525506
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0761,111965
Literate Population2,7391,7151,024
Illiterate Population2,8481,2501,598

Nearby Villages of Shamshabad

Shamshabad 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)
JabadaharSouth-West1.25 km
TamnapurNorth1.52 km
NarapurSouth1.90 km
KhapuraSouth-East2.61 km
RasulpurWest2.65 km
Mustafa BadSouth-West2.75 km
Karanpur DihNorth-East2.77 km
KishunpurEast2.82 km
BhurkuraNorth-West3.14 km
BajehraNorth3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shamshabad

Shamshabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babupur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Sitapur to Shamshabad is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shamshabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shamshabad

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

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

FAQs about Shamshabad

Where is Shamshabad located?

Shamshabad village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shamshabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Shamshabad is Shamsabad.

What is the pincode of Shamshabad?

The pincode of Shamshabad is 261206.

What is the population of Shamshabad?

Shamshabad has a total population of 5,587, including 2,965 males and 2,622 females.

How many households are there in Shamshabad?

There are 1,038 households in Shamshabad.

What is the literacy rate in Shamshabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamshabad is 49.02%. Male literacy is 57.84% and female literacy is 39.05%.