Shahpur - Pindra, Varanasi

Shahpur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Shahpur (babatpur) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 208718. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.02 hectares and falls under the 221202 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Shahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpur village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 853 males and 875 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.02%, with male literacy at 90.54% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur

Shahpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babatpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.5 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Shahpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahpur

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

FAQs about Shahpur