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

According to the 2011 Census, Shantpur village had a total population of 348 people, including 173 males and 175 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.00%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 65.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

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

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