Alapura - Badoda, Sheopur

Alapura is a village situated in the Badoda tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badoda and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Alapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alapura is 451763. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 476339 pincode. Badoda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Alapura

According to the 2011 Census, Alapura village had a total population of 1,649 people, including 867 males and 782 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 49.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 804, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Alapura

Alapura 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 Alapura

Alapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sheopur Kalan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badoda to Alapura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Alapura is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alapura

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

Health Facilities in Alapura

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

FAQs about Alapura