Shukla - Berasia, Bhopal

Shukla is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Bamhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukla is 482127. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.62 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Shukla

According to the 2011 Census, Shukla village had a total population of 361 people, including 193 males and 168 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.87%, with male literacy at 50.65% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Shukla

Shukla 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 Shukla

Shukla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Shukla is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Shukla is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shukla

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

Health Facilities in Shukla

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

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