Shivpur - Pathalgaon, Jashpur

Shivpur is a village situated in the Pathalgaon tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathalgaon and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Shivpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpur is 434275. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.73 hectares and falls under the 496115 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shivpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pathalgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivpur

As per Census 2011, Shivpur village has a total population of 1,509 people, consisting of 752 males and 757 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 833 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shivpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shivpur

Shivpur 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 Shivpur

Shivpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Shivpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Shivpur is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivpur

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

Health Facilities in Shivpur

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

FAQs about Shivpur