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| website | | leader_name = Smt. Sadhna Tiwari (BJP) <ref>{{cite news |title=MP Civic Polls Result: |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/burhanpur/news/sadhna-virendra-tiwari-became-city-council-president-by-10-votes-congresss-deepali-mukesh-mahajan-got-5-votes-130162538.html |access-date=8 Aug 2022 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=8 Aug 2022 |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
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'''Shahpur''' is a town and a [[ | '''Shahpur''' is a town and a [[Nagar panchayat]] in [[Burhanpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | ||
The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | ||
From 1957 till 2003 had a separate MLA seat, now merged it is with Burhanpur. It is located at | From 1957 till 2003 had a separate MLA seat, now merged it is with Burhanpur. It is located at [[Icchapur]]–Indore State Highway, connected with major villages of the area. | ||
Shahapur was the Deshmukhi seat of administration during [[Maratha]] Empire and British rule | Shahapur was the Deshmukhi seat of administration during [[Maratha]] Empire and British rule. | ||
It is the first [[Nagar Panchayat]] of its kind in the state with all wards having names of historical leaders and Sant-Mahatmas. It has total 15 wards having names of Sant-Mahatmas, Historical-Political Leader and Social Workers. | It is the first [[Nagar Panchayat]] of its kind in the state with all wards having names of historical leaders and Sant-Mahatmas. It has total 15 wards having names of Sant-Mahatmas, Historical-Political Leader and Social Workers. | ||
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Shahpur town is one of the main centers of banana farming in the [[Burhanpur]] district. Around 50 small villages are connected to Shahpur town, hence it is in demand for separate Tehsil. | Shahpur town is one of the main centers of banana farming in the [[Burhanpur]] district. Around 50 small villages are connected to Shahpur town, hence it is in demand for separate Tehsil. | ||
Most of the population of the town are Marathi following all Marathi traditions and festivals such as – Pola, [[Gudipadwa]], [[Dashehra]] and [[Deewali]], etc. Shahpur is famous for Buffalo fight | Most of the population of the town are Marathi following all Marathi traditions and festivals such as – Pola, [[Gudipadwa]], [[Dashehra]] and [[Deewali]], etc. Shahpur is famous for Buffalo fight being organized every year on the next day of Deewali. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
Burhanpur District is just | Shahpur is situated on Indore- [[Icchapur]] national highway (NH [[National Highway 753L (India)|753L]]) and [[Burhanpur district|Burhanpur District]] is just {{cvt|12|km|mi}} away from the town. | ||
The nearest airport is | The nearest airport is [[Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport|Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport]] Indore which is 200km away. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{Bar box|float=left|title=Religions in Shahpur (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=Table C-1 Population By Religious Community: Madhya Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11381/download/14494/DDW23C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>|titlebar=#Fcd116|left1=Religion|right1=Percent|bars={{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|darkorange|74.18}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|17.68}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Jains]]|brown|0.69}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Christians]]|dodgerblue|0.05}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Sikhs]]|darkkhaki|0.01}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Buddhists]]|mediumblue|7.38}} | |||
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.02}}}} | |||
The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. | ||
The population of children aged 0-6 is 2675 which is 13.57% of total population of Shahpur (NP). In Shahpur Nagar Panchayat, the female sex ratio is 938 against state average of 931. Moreover the child sex ratio in Shahpur is around 841 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. The literacy rate of Shahpur city is 70.21% higher than the state average of 69.32%. In Shahpur, male literacy is around 77.87% while the female literacy rate is 62.19%. | |||
Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 4,062 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802440-shahpur.html|title = City Population Census 2011-2022 |}}</ref> | Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 4,062 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802440-shahpur.html|title = City Population Census 2011-2022 |}}</ref> | ||
==Educational | ==Educational institutions== | ||
Prominent educational institutions include- | Prominent educational institutions include- | ||
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3. Swami Vivekanand College Shahpur | 3. Swami Vivekanand College Shahpur | ||
4. Surya Punj Educational Academy Shahpur | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
Indrasen Deshmukh, Progressive Agricultarist and politician | # Indrasen Deshmukh, Progressive Agricultarist and politician | ||
# [[Nandkumar Singh Chauhan|Nand Kumar Singh Chouhan]], former BJP state president and former Member of Parliament Khandwa constituency | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Burhanpur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Burhanpur district]] | ||
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Shahpur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Shahpur Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Shahpur Shahpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°14′N 76°13′E / 21.23°N 76.22°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Burhanpur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar parishad |
| • Nagar Parishad President | Smt. Sadhna Tiwari (BJP) [1] |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 19,719 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | MARATHI HINDI |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pin code | 450445 |
Shahpur is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
From 1957 till 2003 had a separate MLA seat, now merged it is with Burhanpur. It is located at Icchapur–Indore State Highway, connected with major villages of the area.
Shahapur was the Deshmukhi seat of administration during Maratha Empire and British rule.
It is the first Nagar Panchayat of its kind in the state with all wards having names of historical leaders and Sant-Mahatmas. It has total 15 wards having names of Sant-Mahatmas, Historical-Political Leader and Social Workers.
Shahpur town is one of the main centers of banana farming in the Burhanpur district. Around 50 small villages are connected to Shahpur town, hence it is in demand for separate Tehsil.
Most of the population of the town are Marathi following all Marathi traditions and festivals such as – Pola, Gudipadwa, Dashehra and Deewali, etc. Shahpur is famous for Buffalo fight being organized every year on the next day of Deewali.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Shahpur is located at 21°14′N 76°13′E / 21.23°N 76.22°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 238 metres (780 feet).
Transport[edit | edit source]
Shahpur is situated on Indore- Icchapur national highway (NH 753L) and Burhanpur District is just 12 km (7.5 mi) away from the town. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport Indore which is 200km away.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
The Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has population of 19,719 of which 10,174 are males while 9,545 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
The population of children aged 0-6 is 2675 which is 13.57% of total population of Shahpur (NP). In Shahpur Nagar Panchayat, the female sex ratio is 938 against state average of 931. Moreover the child sex ratio in Shahpur is around 841 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. The literacy rate of Shahpur city is 70.21% higher than the state average of 69.32%. In Shahpur, male literacy is around 77.87% while the female literacy rate is 62.19%.
Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 4,062 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.[4]
Educational institutions[edit | edit source]
Prominent educational institutions include-
1. Shahpur Pvt. Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
2. Gyandeep hr. Sec. School Shahpur
3. Swami Vivekanand College Shahpur
4. Surya Punj Educational Academy Shahpur
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Indrasen Deshmukh, Progressive Agricultarist and politician
- Nand Kumar Singh Chouhan, former BJP state president and former Member of Parliament Khandwa constituency
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "MP Civic Polls Result:". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur
- ↑ "Table C-1 Population By Religious Community: Madhya Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "City Population Census 2011-2022 |".