Shidawad Village Overview
Shidawad is a village in Akola tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 14 km from Akola tehsil headquarters and around 134 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pimpalgaon Khand is the Gram Panchayat for Shidawad village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shidawad village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shidawad is 557262. The village covers a geographical area of 424 hectares and has a pincode of 422610. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Shidawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shidawad
Population & Demographics of Shidawad
This section provides population and demographic details of Shidawad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 623 | 320 | 303 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 34 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 273 | 135 | 138 |
| Literate Population | 384 | 225 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 239 | 95 | 144 |
Key population details of Shidawad village are given below:
- Shidawad village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 623, including approximately 320 males and 303 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 273 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shidawad village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.64%.
- There are around 104 households in Shidawad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shidawad
Transport facilities help residents of Shidawad village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shidawad
The following villages are located close to Shidawad and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shidawad
- Where is Shidawad located?
- Shidawad village is located in Akola Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shidawad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shidawad is Pimpalgaon Khand (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shidawad?
- The pincode of Shidawad is 422610.
- What is the population of Shidawad?
- Shidawad has a total population of 623, including 320 males and 303 females.
- How many households are there in Shidawad?
- There are 104 households in Shidawad.
- What is the literacy rate in Shidawad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shidawad is 61.64%. Male literacy is 70.31% and female literacy is 52.48%.