Shaspur - Labpur, Birbhum

Shaspur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 34.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaspur is 317457. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.85 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shaspur

As per Census 2011, Shaspur village has a total population of 2,195 people, consisting of 1,148 males and 1,047 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,269 literate and 926 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shaspur

Shaspur 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 Shaspur

Shaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bataspur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Shaspur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shaspur is about 34.3 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 Shaspur

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

Health Facilities in Shaspur

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

FAQs about Shaspur