Shahda - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Shahda is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Mhow and around 18 km from Indore. Kavti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahda is 476397. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.93 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Shahda

As per Census 2011, Shahda village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 460 males and 461 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shahda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shahda

Shahda 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 Shahda

Shahda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haranya Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Shahda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Shahda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahda

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

Health Facilities in Shahda

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

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