Shampur - Makdi, Kondagaon

Shampur is a village situated in the Makdi tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Makdi and around 95 km from Jagdalpur. Sampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampur is 448894. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.1 hectares and falls under the 494237 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shampur village had a total population of 1,991 people, including 958 males and 1,033 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 58.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 879.

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

Nearby Villages of Shampur

Shampur 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 Shampur

Shampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Shampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Shampur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shampur

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

Health Facilities in Shampur

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

FAQs about Shampur