Shukwah - Birsinghpur, Satna

Shukwah is a village situated in the Birsinghpur tehsil of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birsinghpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Satna. Sukwah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukwah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukwah is 463400. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.22 hectares and falls under the 485226 pincode. Birsinghpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shukwah

As per Census 2011, Shukwah village has a total population of 1,575 people, consisting of 813 males and 762 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 907 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 257 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shukwah

Shukwah 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 Shukwah

Shukwah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khutaha, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birsinghpur to Shukwah is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Shukwah 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 Shukwah

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

Health Facilities in Shukwah

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

FAQs about Shukwah