Shah Pur - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Shah Pur is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Pipardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shah Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shah Pur is 214244. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.89 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Nagar P.dudhi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Shah Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Shah Pur village had a total population of 634 people, including 340 males and 294 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 46.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Shah Pur

Shah Pur 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 Shah Pur

Shah Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar P.dudhi to Shah Pur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shah Pur is about 74 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 Shah Pur

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

Health Facilities in Shah Pur

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

FAQs about Shah Pur