Shyamnagar - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Shyamnagar is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Jhont serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyamnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyamnagar is 490685. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.33 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shyamnagar

As per Census 2011, Shyamnagar village has a total population of 1,104 people, consisting of 566 males and 538 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 801 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 608 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,104566538
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387068
Scheduled Castes (SC)532231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)608312296
Literate Population801456345
Illiterate Population303110193

Nearby Villages of Shyamnagar

Shyamnagar 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)
SohjaniNorth-West1.88 km
MajniNorth-West1.99 km
JhotSouth2.38 km
RatomatiSouth-West2.39 km
SukriEast2.58 km
GourtalaWest3.19 km
LathgaonNorth3.24 km
DobhNorth-East3.50 km
Mawai(a)South-West3.69 km
KundaEast4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shyamnagar

Public transport in the Shyamnagar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Gotegaon to Shyamnagar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Shyamnagar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyamnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Shyamnagar

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

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

FAQs about Shyamnagar

Where is Shyamnagar located?

Shyamnagar village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shyamnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Shyamnagar is Jhont.

What is the pincode of Shyamnagar?

The pincode of Shyamnagar is 487118.

What is the population of Shyamnagar?

Shyamnagar has a total population of 1,104, including 566 males and 538 females.

How many households are there in Shyamnagar?

There are 278 households in Shyamnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Shyamnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyamnagar is 72.55%. Male literacy is 80.57% and female literacy is 64.13%.