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

As per Census 2011, Shakatpura village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 435 males and 408 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 418 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843435408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558075
Scheduled Castes (SC)251213
Literate Population418277141
Illiterate Population425158267

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khora LardhaniSouth2.53 km
KumbhawasNorth-West2.77 km
SuranaWest2.81 km
KalyanpuraEast3.21 km
BadodiyaNorth-East3.50 km
RamsinghpuraNorth-East4.49 km
SundarpuraSouth-East4.63 km
UdawalaWest4.84 km
Hari Kishan PuraEast5.07 km
ChharsaSouth-West5.14 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shakatpura

Where is Shakatpura located?

Shakatpura village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shakatpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Shakatpura is Khoralarkhani.

What is the pincode of Shakatpura?

The pincode of Shakatpura is 303103.

What is the population of Shakatpura?

Shakatpura has a total population of 843, including 435 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Shakatpura?

There are 151 households in Shakatpura.

What is the literacy rate in Shakatpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shakatpura is 49.58%. Male literacy is 63.68% and female literacy is 34.56%.