# Shamsabad, Farrukhabad (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh 

# Shamsabad

Shamsabad is a town in Kaimganj sub-district of Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **28,454 people** in 4,601 households. Literacy was 60.0%.

- 28,454people (2011)
- 4,601households
- 60.0%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Shamsabad

■ Shamsabad · ■ Farrukhabad urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****60.0%**

**73.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****903**

**884

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****899**

**866

Working population ****31.7%**

**30.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Shamsabad

Of every 100 households in Shamsabad in 2011, 41 had electricity, 78 a toilet at home and 30 cooked with LPG; 64 had a mobile phone, 16 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Shamsabad · ■ Farrukhabad urban average

Electricity for lighting ****41%**

**73%

Toilet within the home ****78%**

**82%

No toilet (open defecation) ****22%**

**17%

Tap water ****31%**

**34%

Drinking water within premises ****37%**

**50%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****30%**

**61%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****70%**

**37%

Use banking services ****49%**

**62%

Television ****35%**

**58%

Mobile phone ****64%**

**69%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****16%**

**25%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**4%

None of these assets ****15%**

**13%

Own their home ****94%**

**88%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Shamsabad work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,204 (36%) · **■** Household industry 683 (8%) · **■** Farming 2,153 (24%) · **■** Marginal 2,974 (33%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Shamsabad changed?

From 7,381 in 1911 to 28,454 in 2011.

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Shamsabad in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall761 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)242 km by road
- Farrukhabad (district HQ)35 km by road
- Farrukhabad (city of 1 lakh+)35 km by road
- Kanpur (city of 5 lakh+)170 km by road
- Shamsabad (railway station)9 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Shamsabad

### Civic services

- Pucca roads26 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets1,404
- Water storage100,000 kl
- Electricity — homes1,805
- Electricity — industry222

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 4 beds · 4 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 2 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 12 private
- ●Senior secondary schools3 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks3
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** tobacco products, potato chips and sugar.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Shamsabad

- Hospitals2 in Shamsabad
- Banks7 in Shamsabad
- Petrol pumps3 in Shamsabad
- Shopping malls1 in Shamsabad
- Schools2 in Shamsabad
- Colleges and universities1 in Shamsabad

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Shamsabad ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-1/) 1,843 301 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-2/) 2,150 326 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-3/) 2,132 347 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-4/) 1,607 274 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-5/) 2,089 339 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-6/) 2,659 444 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-7/) 1,377 222 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-8/) 2,377 373 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-9/) 1,910 287 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-10/) 1,417 238 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-11/) 2,202 325 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-12/) 1,807 292 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-13/) 1,195 222 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-14/) 1,601 271 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/farrukhabad/kaimganj/shamsabad/ward-15/) 2,088 340 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Shamsabad

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) · Agra22 km
- Gwalior Airport (GWL) · Gwalior81 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Dec (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 17:26).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Shamsabad?28,454 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Shamsabad in?Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Shamsabad in 1911?7,381
- How many wards does Shamsabad have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Shamsabad?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Shamsabad?Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), about 22 km in a straight line