Sahsram - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Sahsram is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Sahasram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahsram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahsram is 451448. The village covers a total geographical area of 3492 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sahsram

According to the 2011 Census, Sahsram village had a total population of 5,544 people, including 2,967 males and 2,577 females, living in 1,221 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 46.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahsram

Sahsram 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 Sahsram

Sahsram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Sahsram is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Sahsram is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahsram

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

Health Facilities in Sahsram

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

FAQs about Sahsram