Kedarpur - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Kedarpur is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Devri Purani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kedarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedarpur is 489745. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.15 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kedarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kedarpur village had a total population of 375 people, including 196 males and 179 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedarpur

Kedarpur 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 Kedarpur

Kedarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kedarpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kedarpur 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 Kedarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kedarpur

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

FAQs about Kedarpur