Shivgarh - Depalpur, Indore

Shivgarh is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Shivgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivgarh is 475999. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.71 hectares and falls under the 453001 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Shivgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shivgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Shivgarh village had a total population of 837 people, including 428 males and 409 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.47%, with male literacy at 63.44% and female literacy at 43.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivgarh

Shivgarh 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 Shivgarh

Shivgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balauda Takun, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Shivgarh is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Shivgarh is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivgarh

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

Health Facilities in Shivgarh

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

FAQs about Shivgarh