Shankarpura - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh

Shankarpura is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Charpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpura is 480121. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.26 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpura

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpura village had a total population of 451 people, including 228 males and 223 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.32%, with male literacy at 35.33% and female literacy at 25.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpura

Shankarpura 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 Shankarpura

Shankarpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Shankarpura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Shankarpura is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpura

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpura

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

FAQs about Shankarpura