Where is Shohpur village located?
Shohpur is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shohpur Village
Shohpur is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249537, the Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 111 households and the reported area is 128 hectares. The local references include Chhav Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 50 km.
Village Code249537
Population764
Households111
Area128 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shohpur
- Census Village Code
- 249537
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Durgawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- CD Block
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Chhav
- Households
- 111
- Population
- 764
- Male Population
- 375
- Female Population
- 389
- Sex Ratio
- 1,037.33
- Area
- 128 hectares
- Area
- 1.28 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 50 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shohpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 764 people, 128 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Shohpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shohpur falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249537.
- The record lists 764 people living in 111 households.
- The reported village area is 128 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density596.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.13%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shohpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 249537, Chhav Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249537
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7298
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chhav
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Shohpur, about 50 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 50 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 50 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 128 hectares
- Area
- 1.28 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 764 people in 111 households, with 375 male residents and 389 female residents. The average household size is 6.88, and SC share is 13.48% and ST share is 0.13% for Shohpur. Population density works out to about 596.88 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 111
- Total Population
- 764
- Male Population
- 375
- Female Population
- 389
- Sex Ratio
- 1,037.33
- Average Household Size
- 6.88
- SC Population
- 103
- SC Male Population
- 52
- SC Female Population
- 51
- SC Population Share
- 13.48
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shohpur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shohpur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 90.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shohpur include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shohpur is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shohpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98.4 hectares and irrigated land is 90.4 hectares (91.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 19.0
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.9 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 98.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 90.4
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shohpur village in?
Shohpur village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Shohpur village in?
Shohpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shohpur under?
Shohpur comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shohpur?
The Census village code of Shohpur is 249537.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shohpur under?
Shohpur is listed under Chhav Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Shohpur village?
The village record lists 764 people and 111 households for Shohpur.
How many households are in Shohpur village?
The village record lists 111 households for Shohpur.
What is the male and female population of Shohpur?
The record lists 375 male residents and 389 female residents for Shohpur.
What is the sex ratio of Shohpur village?
The sex ratio of Shohpur is 1,037.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shohpur village?
The reported geographical area of Shohpur is 128 hectares.
What is the population density of Shohpur village?
The approximate population density of Shohpur is 596.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shohpur?
The nearest town listed for Shohpur is Bhabua, about 50 km away.
How far is Shohpur from the district headquarters?
Shohpur is about 50 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shohpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Shohpur is about 16 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shohpur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shohpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shohpur?
For Shohpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98.4 hectares and irrigated land is 90.4 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shohpur.