Shiradhon - Nagar, Ahilyanagar

Shiradhon is a village situated in the Nagar tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Nagar and around 15 km from Ahmadnagar. Shiradhon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiradhon is 558149. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.13 hectares and falls under the 414002 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shiradhon

According to the 2011 Census, Shiradhon village had a total population of 1,693 people, including 875 males and 818 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 91.48% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,693875818
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1728983
Scheduled Castes (SC)1617685
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1357362
Literate Population1,256719537
Illiterate Population437156281

Nearby Villages of Shiradhon

Shiradhon 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)
DahigaonSouth1.96 km
Pargaon MaulaWest2.18 km
WalunjNorth-West3.45 km
SakatSouth-East3.47 km
Narayan DohoNorth3.52 km
UkkadgaonNorth-East3.76 km
Sakat Kh.South3.94 km
MandaveEast5.00 km
Baburdi GhumatWest5.41 km
WalkiSouth-West5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiradhon

Shiradhon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Shiradhon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiradhon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shiradhon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shiradhon

Where is Shiradhon located?

Shiradhon village is located in Nagar Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiradhon?

Shiradhon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shiradhon?

The pincode of Shiradhon is 414002.

What is the population of Shiradhon?

Shiradhon had a total population of 1,693, including 875 males and 818 females.

How many households are there in Shiradhon?

Shiradhon had 331 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shiradhon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiradhon was 82.58%. Male literacy was 91.48% and female literacy was 73.06%.