Shakarkand - Dhariawad, Pratapgarh

Shakarkand is a village situated in the Dhariawad tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhariawad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Shakarkand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakarkand is 108034. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093 hectares and falls under the 312626 pincode. Dhariawad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shakarkand

As per Census 2011, Shakarkand village has a total population of 2,628 people, consisting of 1,289 males and 1,339 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 561 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 2,129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,471 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakarkand

Shakarkand 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 Shakarkand

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shakarkand. The nearest railway station is Bansi Bohera, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhariawad to Shakarkand is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Shakarkand is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakarkand

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

Health Facilities in Shakarkand

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

FAQs about Shakarkand