Shankarpura - Makdon, Ujjain

Shankarpura is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Tarana and around 85 km from Ujjain. Lalakheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpura is 471716. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.85 hectares and falls under the 456770 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpura

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpura village had a total population of 181 people, including 99 males and 82 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 40.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpura

Shankarpura 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 Shankarpura

Shankarpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shajapur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Shankarpura is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Shankarpura is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpura

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpura

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

FAQs about Shankarpura