Tigaon - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Tigaon is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Sangamner and around 110 km from Ahmadnagar. Tigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigaon is 557339. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.93 hectares and falls under the 422605 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Tigaon

As per Census 2011, Tigaon village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 591 males and 545 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 735 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,136591545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438162
Scheduled Castes (SC)245127118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)724032
Literate Population735444291
Illiterate Population401147254

Nearby Villages of Tigaon

Tigaon 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)
KaruleSouth-West2.66 km
Paregaon Kh.West3.45 km
Kauthe KamaleshwarSouth-East3.51 km
Wadzari Kh.North-East4.73 km
Wadzari Bk.North-East4.75 km
Nannaj DumalaNorth-West5.18 km
NilawandeSouth5.20 km
KakadwadiNorth-West5.76 km
Pokhari HaweliSouth-West6.30 km
SonoshiWest6.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tigaon

Tigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Tigaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Tigaon is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Tigaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tigaon

Where is Tigaon located?

Tigaon village is located in Sangamner Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tigaon?

Tigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tigaon?

The pincode of Tigaon is 422605.

What is the population of Tigaon?

Tigaon has a total population of 1,136, including 591 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Tigaon?

There are 236 households in Tigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Tigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tigaon is 64.70%. Male literacy is 75.13% and female literacy is 53.39%.