Shahpura(Kakarda) - Dharampuri, Dhar

Shahpura(Kakarda) is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Shahpur Kakarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahpura(Kakarda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpura(Kakarda) is 475810. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.55 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shahpura(Kakarda) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shahpura(Kakarda)

According to the 2011 Census, Shahpura(Kakarda) village had a total population of 1,801 people, including 895 males and 906 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.62%, with male literacy at 58.04% and female literacy at 43.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,771.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahpura(Kakarda)

Shahpura(Kakarda) 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 Shahpura(Kakarda)

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shahpura(Kakarda). The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Shahpura(Kakarda) is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Shahpura(Kakarda) 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 Shahpura(Kakarda)

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

Health Facilities in Shahpura(Kakarda)

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

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