Shankarpur - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Shankarpur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 538485. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.23 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 1,415 people, including 692 males and 723 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 69.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

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 Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Shankarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Shankarpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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