Papet - Shahgarh, Sagar

Papet is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Papet (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papet is 460404. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.9 hectares and falls under the 470340 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Papet

As per Census 2011, Papet village has a total population of 2,609 people, consisting of 1,396 males and 1,213 females. The village has 553 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,696 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 277 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Papet

Papet 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 Papet

Papet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Papet is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Papet is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papet

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

Health Facilities in Papet

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

FAQs about Papet