Shankarpur - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Amjhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 500202. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Chanderi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 863 people, including 442 males and 421 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.43%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 48.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitpur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Shankarpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Shankarpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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