Shiwapur - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Shiwapur is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Shivapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiwapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwapur is 536555. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.94 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Shiwapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shiwapur village had a total population of 1,066 people, including 527 males and 539 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 70.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiwapur

Shiwapur 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 Shiwapur

Shiwapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Shiwapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Shiwapur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwapur

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

Health Facilities in Shiwapur

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

FAQs about Shiwapur