Shivpur - Darima, Surguja

Shivpur is a village situated in the Darima tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Ambikapur and around 13 km from Ambikapur. Shivpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpur is 433001. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.81 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur 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 Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivpur

As per Census 2011, Shivpur village has a total population of 965 people, consisting of 486 males and 479 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Shivpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Shivpur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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