Shahpur, Jharkhand

Shahpur
Shahpur
City and Town
	Road in Shahpur
	Nickname: One of the historical cities in Jharkhand
	Shahpur is in Jharkhand, India
Country	India
State	Jharkhand
District	Palamu district
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Urdu

Shahpur is a city and a town in Palamu District, Jharkhand, India, near Medininagr (Daltonganj). It is a twin city of Medininagar and is one of the historical cities in Jharkhand, India. This city is connected by Medininagr through the Shahpur Bridge and is bordered and separated by the Koyal River. Shahpur has many historical places, landmarks, and monuments.^[1]^[2]

Etymology

In this city's name, Shah is a Persian title given to Iran's peoples, kings, and lords. This name is widely used in the names of cities in many countries, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma, and Afghanistan, among others.

Pur is a placename element found in the names of cities in the Indian subcontinent, especially those in India, Bangladesh, and the eastern regions of Pakistan. Examples include the cities of Jaipur and Nagpur.

Historical significance

Shahpur was built during Daltonganj's time. It has various historical landmarks, including the most famous Shahpur Fort. It is one of the oldest forts in the country, built during the time of the kings, lords, and the British. There is also a shrine located here.

Education

Schools

Mission Public School
Patel Raman High School
Red Rose Public School
Sahodaya High School
Sanskar Academy
RMPSI Public School
Rotary School Chainpur

Economy

The economy of Shahpur is dependent on tourism, trade and commerce. There are transport connections between Shahpur and Daltonganj. Daltonganj and the government fulfill the needs of Shahpur. Shahpur has various stores and banks.^[3]

Authorised traders in Shahpur include Jaiswal Traders, Shree Durga Traders, etc. They trade various types of cement, building materials, etc. A water supply pump is located in Shahpur at North Koel River.

Tourist attractions

Shahpur Fort
Hazrat Karim Shah Wali Data Mazar
Shiv Mandir
Jama Masjid Shahpur
Koyal River
Shahpur Bridge

References

^ "Pin Code: SHAHPUR, PALAMAU, JHARKHAND, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
^ "Shahpur Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, India". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
^ "STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR, JHARKHAND IFSC Code: Find STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR MICR Code, IFSC Code on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-12-21.

[1] "Pin Code: SHAHPUR, PALAMAU, JHARKHAND, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 2020-12-21.

[2] "Shahpur Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, India". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.

[3] "STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR, JHARKHAND IFSC Code: Find STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR MICR Code, IFSC Code on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-12-21.

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