Shivpuri - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Shivpuri is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Shivpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpuri is 440543. The village covers a total geographical area of 983.83 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shivpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Shivpuri village had a total population of 1,866 people, including 937 males and 929 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 63.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 813.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivpuri

Shivpuri 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 Shivpuri

Shivpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Shivpuri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Shivpuri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivpuri

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

Health Facilities in Shivpuri

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

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