Shajapur - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Shajapur is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Umarikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shajapur is 456157. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.43 hectares and falls under the 473585 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shajapur

As per Census 2011, Shajapur village has a total population of 870 people, consisting of 459 males and 411 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shajapur

Shajapur 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 Shajapur

Shajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Shajapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Shajapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shajapur

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

Health Facilities in Shajapur

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

FAQs about Shajapur