Shekhanpur - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Shekhanpur is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Dhunwakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhanpur is 479203. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.98 hectares and falls under the 465689 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Shekhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhanpur village had a total population of 537 people, including 283 males and 254 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.05%, with male literacy at 61.45% and female literacy at 39.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shekhanpur

Shekhanpur 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 Shekhanpur

Shekhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanwas, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Shekhanpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Shekhanpur is about 30 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 Shekhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Shekhanpur

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

FAQs about Shekhanpur