Sunachar - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Sunachar is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Sunachar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunachar is 489644. The village covers a total geographical area of 1314.17 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sunachar 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 Sunachar

As per Census 2011, Sunachar village has a total population of 2,773 people, consisting of 1,447 males and 1,326 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,608 literate and 1,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 391 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7731,4471,326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426235191
Scheduled Castes (SC)233123110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391202189
Literate Population1,608957651
Illiterate Population1,165490675

Nearby Villages of Sunachar

Sunachar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gangai KhurdSouth-East1.99 km
GundraiNorth2.35 km
Gangai KalanSouth2.71 km
JamkharNorth-West3.06 km
Kareli KhurdEast3.12 km
JhalonSouth-West3.50 km
MatanpurWest3.59 km
Kareli KalanSouth-East3.89 km
Kushli (mankendi)North-East4.06 km
BelkhedaNorth-West4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunachar

Sunachar 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 Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Sunachar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Sunachar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunachar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sunachar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sunachar

Where is Sunachar located?

Sunachar village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sunachar?

Sunachar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sunachar?

The pincode of Sunachar is 483119.

What is the population of Sunachar?

Sunachar has a total population of 2,773, including 1,447 males and 1,326 females.

How many households are there in Sunachar?

There are 587 households in Sunachar.

What is the literacy rate in Sunachar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunachar is 57.99%. Male literacy is 66.14% and female literacy is 49.10%.