Shankarpura - Maksoodangarh, Guna
Shankarpura is a village situated in the Maksoodangarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maksudangarh and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Gochaamalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpura is 499386. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 473287 pincode. Raghogarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Shankarpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shankarpura
According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpura village had a total population of 434 people, including 227 males and 207 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.16%, with male literacy at 42.49% and female literacy at 24.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 434 | 227 | 207 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 34 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 124 | 82 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 145 | 165 |
Nearby Villages of Shankarpura
Shankarpura is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shankarpura
Shankarpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghogarh to Shankarpura is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Shankarpura is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shankarpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Shankarpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shankarpura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shankarpura
Where is Shankarpura located?
Shankarpura village is located in Maksoodangarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Shankarpura?
The Gram Panchayat of Shankarpura is Gochaamalya.
What is the pincode of Shankarpura?
The pincode of Shankarpura is 473287.
What is the population of Shankarpura?
Shankarpura had a total population of 434, including 227 males and 207 females.
How many households are there in Shankarpura?
Shankarpura had 78 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shankarpura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shankarpura was 34.16%. Male literacy was 42.49% and female literacy was 24.71%.