Shakatpura - Shahpura, Jaipur

Shakatpura is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Khoralarkhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakatpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakatpura is 079342. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 303103 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Shakatpura

According to the 2011 Census, Shakatpura village had a total population of 843 people, including 435 males and 408 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.76%, with male literacy at 78.03% and female literacy at 42.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakatpura

Shakatpura 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 Shakatpura

Shakatpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chomun Samod, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Shakatpura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Shakatpura is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakatpura

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

Health Facilities in Shakatpura

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

FAQs about Shakatpura