Shankarpur - Chimur, Chandrapur

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Shankarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 540462. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.93 hectares and falls under the 442903 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpur

As per Census 2011, Shankarpur village has a total population of 6,280 people, consisting of 3,132 males and 3,148 females. The village has 1,571 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 669 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,368 literate and 1,912 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tempa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Shankarpur is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Shankarpur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur