Shahpur - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Shahpur is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Shahpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahpur is 491023. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.17 hectares and falls under the 487221 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shahpur

As per Census 2011, Shahpur village has a total population of 2,834 people, consisting of 1,497 males and 1,337 females. The village has 623 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,888 literate and 946 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur

Shahpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Shahpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Shahpur is about 25 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 Shahpur

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

Health Facilities in Shahpur

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

FAQs about Shahpur