Shobhapur - Gairatganj, Raisen

Shobhapur is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Shobhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shobhapur is 484015. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.04 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shobhapur

As per Census 2011, Shobhapur village has a total population of 976 people, consisting of 521 males and 455 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shobhapur

Shobhapur 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 Shobhapur

Shobhapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Shobhapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Shobhapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shobhapur

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

Health Facilities in Shobhapur

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

FAQs about Shobhapur