Shahpur is a city and a town in

Palamu District Palamu district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand, India. It was formed in 1892. The administrative headquarters of the district is Medininagar, situated on the South Koel River, Koel River. Palamu district lies in north-western par ...

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, near Medininagr (Daltonganj). It is a twin city of

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and is one of the historical cities in

. 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.

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

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, and

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, among others. Pur is a placename element found in the names of cities in the

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, especially those in

, and the eastern regions of

. Examples include the cities of

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and

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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. 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

{{Palamu district Jharkhand