Shampur - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Shampur is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Runza serves as the Village Panchayat for Shampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampur is 543432. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.54 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shampur village had a total population of 356 people, including 176 males and 180 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.81%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 77.16%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Shampur

Shampur 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 Shampur

Shampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Shampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Shampur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shampur

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

Health Facilities in Shampur

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

FAQs about Shampur