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| name = Shahpur<br />
| image_skyline = {{Photomontage<br />
| photo1a = RiverKoyalView.jpg<br />
| photo2a = Leopoldina. Reihe 1, Heft 09, 1873-1874 (IA leopoldina09kais).pdf <br />
| photo2b = Satsang Vihar Daltonganj, Palamou, Jharkhand.jpg<br />
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| image_map = India Jharkhand locator map.svg<br />
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]]<br />
| demographics1_title1 = Official<br />
| demographics_type1 = Languages<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Palamu district]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[District]]<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]<br />
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| subdivision_name = [[India]]<br />
| subdivision_type = [[Country]]<br />
| nickname = One of the historical cities in Jharkhand<br />
| image_caption = Road in Shahpur<br />
| settlement_type = City and Town<br />
| map_caption = Shahpur is in [[Jharkhand]], [[India]]<br />
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'''Shahpur''' is a city and a town in [[Palamu district|Palamu District]], [[Jharkhand]], [[India]], near [[Medininagar|Medininagr (Daltonganj)]]. It is a twin city of [[Medininagar]] and is one of the [[History of Jharkhand|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pin Code: SHAHPUR, PALAMAU, JHARKHAND, India, Pincode.net.in|url=https://pincode.net.in/JHARKHAND/PALAMAU/S/SHAHPUR|access-date=2020-12-21|website=pincode.net.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shahpur Pin Code {{!}} Postal Code (Zip Code) of Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, India|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/pincode/jharkhand/palamau/shahpur|access-date=2020-12-21|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref><br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
In this city's name, Shah is a [[Persians|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.<br />
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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]].<br />
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== Historical significance ==<br />
Shahpur was built during [[Medininagar (Daltonganj)|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.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
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=== Schools ===<br />
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* Mission Public School<br />
* Patel Raman High School<br />
* Red Rose Public School<br />
* Sahodaya High School<br />
* Sanskar Academy<br />
* RMPSI Public School<br />
* Rotary School Chainpur<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR, JHARKHAND IFSC Code: Find STATE BANK OF INDIA SHAHPUR MICR Code, IFSC Code on The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/ifsccode/bank-state-bank-of-india,state-jharkhand,district-palamu,branch-shahpur,ifsccode-SBIN0011815.cms|access-date=2020-12-21|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><br />
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[[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.<br />
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== Tourist attractions ==<br />
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* Shahpur Fort<br />
* Hazrat Karim Shah Wali Data Mazar<br />
* Shiv Mandir<br />
* Jama Masjid Shahpur<br />
* Koyal River<br />
* Shahpur Bridge<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Medininagar|Medininagar (Daltonganj)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references />{{Palamu district}}<br />
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Palamu district]]</div>Tanisha R