Shardapur - Wadrafnagar, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Shardapur is a village situated in the Wadrafnagar tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Wadrafnagar and around 115 km from Ambikapur. Shardapur (s) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shardapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shardapur is 432149. The village covers a total geographical area of 1256.78 hectares and falls under the 497225 pincode. Wadrafnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shardapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shardapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shardapur village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,438 males and 1,417 females, living in 605 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 67.00% and female literacy at 42.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,106.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shardapur

Shardapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shardapur

Shardapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 166.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadrafnagar to Shardapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Shardapur is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shardapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shardapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shardapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shardapur village are given below:

FAQs about Shardapur