Shankar Nagar - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Shankar Nagar is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Eichiwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankar Nagar is 480060. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.14 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shankar Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shankar Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shankar Nagar village had a total population of 366 people, including 192 males and 174 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.36%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 46.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankar Nagar

Shankar Nagar 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 Shankar Nagar

Shankar Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Shankar Nagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Shankar Nagar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Shankar Nagar

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

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