Shantpur - Isagarh, Ashoknagar

Shantpur is a village situated in the Isagarh tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Isagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Dayalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shantpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shantpur is 500087. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 473335 pincode. Isagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shantpur 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 Shantpur

As per Census 2011, Shantpur village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 173 males and 175 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shantpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shantpur

Shantpur 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 Shantpur

Shantpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ashok Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Isagarh to Shantpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Shantpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shantpur

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

Health Facilities in Shantpur

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

FAQs about Shantpur