Shivgarh - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Shivgarh is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Shivgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivgarh is 504534. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.39 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shivgarh

As per Census 2011, Shivgarh village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 319 males and 373 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,169 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Shivgarh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Shivgarh is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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