Hiradgaon Village Overview
Hiradgaon is a village in Shrigonda tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 28 km from Shrigonda tehsil headquarters and around 71 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hiradgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Hiradgaon 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 Hiradgaon is 558468. The village covers a geographical area of 2112.39 hectares. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Hiradgaon 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 Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Hiradgaon
Population & Demographics of Hiradgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Hiradgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,824 | 1,455 | 1,369 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 336 | 178 | 158 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 378 | 192 | 186 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 1,913 | 1,093 | 820 |
| Illiterate Population | 911 | 362 | 549 |
Key population details of Hiradgaon village are given below:
- Hiradgaon village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,824, including approximately 1,455 males and 1,369 females, with a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 378 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 39 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hiradgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.74%.
- There are around 576 households in Hiradgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hiradgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Hiradgaon 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 Hiradgaon
The following villages are located close to Hiradgaon 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 Hiradgaon
- Where is Hiradgaon located?
- Hiradgaon village is located in Shrigonda Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hiradgaon?
- Hiradgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Hiradgaon?
- Hiradgaon has a total population of 2,824, including 1,455 males and 1,369 females.
- How many households are there in Hiradgaon?
- There are 576 households in Hiradgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Hiradgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hiradgaon is 67.74%. Male literacy is 75.12% and female literacy is 59.90%.