Shamsapur - Misrikh, Sitapur

Shamsapur is a village situated in the Misrikh tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Misrikh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Samsapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamsapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamsapur is 137340. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.5 hectares and falls under the 261403 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Shamsapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Misrikh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shamsapur

As per Census 2011, Shamsapur village has a total population of 2,825 people, consisting of 1,536 males and 1,289 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 839 females per 1,000 males. There are 473 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,351 literate and 1,474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8251,5361,289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)473237236
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,192658534
Literate Population1,351890461
Illiterate Population1,474646828

Nearby Villages of Shamsapur

Shamsapur 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)
KodikapurEast1.56 km
KhyavataWest2.15 km
BakchherwaSouth-East2.24 km
SarainyaNorth2.49 km
RamgarhNorth-East2.56 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West2.66 km
KakarghataSouth2.80 km
DahelaraNorth-West3.05 km
Raghunathpur HariharpurEast3.44 km
NagawajairamNorth3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shamsapur

Shamsapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghori Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 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 Shamsapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Shamsapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shamsapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shamsapur

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

Where is Shamsapur located?

Shamsapur village is located in Misrikh Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shamsapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shamsapur is Samsapur.

What is the pincode of Shamsapur?

The pincode of Shamsapur is 261403.

What is the population of Shamsapur?

Shamsapur has a total population of 2,825, including 1,536 males and 1,289 females.

How many households are there in Shamsapur?

There are 478 households in Shamsapur.

What is the literacy rate in Shamsapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamsapur is 47.82%. Male literacy is 57.94% and female literacy is 35.76%.