Shankarpur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Katangtarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 446487. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.34 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 636 males and 638 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.94%, with male literacy at 63.40% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Shankarpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Shankarpur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur