Pedgaon - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Pedgaon is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Shrigonda and around 81 km from Ahmadnagar. Pedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedgaon is 558481. The village covers a total geographical area of 2711.86 hectares and falls under the 413701 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Pedgaon 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 Pedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pedgaon village had a total population of 5,231 people, including 2,761 males and 2,470 females, living in 1,073 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.32%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 68.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 921, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedgaon

Pedgaon 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 Pedgaon

Pedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shrigonda Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Pedgaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Pedgaon is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pedgaon

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

FAQs about Pedgaon