Lalpur - Sohagpur, Shahdol

Lalpur is a village situated in the Sohagpur tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Shahdol, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Lalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalpur is 501452. The village covers a total geographical area of 2117.11 hectares and falls under the 484110 pincode. Burhar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lalpur village had a total population of 6,013 people, including 3,015 males and 2,998 females, living in 1,519 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 71.82% and female literacy at 54.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,570.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalpur

Lalpur 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 Lalpur

Lalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhada, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burhar to Lalpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Lalpur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalpur

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

FAQs about Lalpur