Shamshabad - Hatpiplya, Dewas

Shamshabad is a village situated in the Hatpiplya tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatpiplya and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Hyderpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamshabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamshabad is 474116. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.73 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Hatpiplya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Shamshabad

According to the 2011 Census, Shamshabad village had a total population of 400 people, including 206 males and 194 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 56.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Shamshabad

Shamshabad 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 Shamshabad

Shamshabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatpiplya to Shamshabad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Shamshabad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shamshabad

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

Health Facilities in Shamshabad

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

FAQs about Shamshabad