Shiwapur - Barshitakli, Akola
Shiwapur is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Lohgad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiwapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwapur is 530526. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 444401 pincode.
Shiwapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shiwapur
Shiwapur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kokangaon | South-West | 2.26 km |
| Mendhwan | North-East | 3.34 km |
| Malegaon Haweli | West | 4.17 km |
| Nilawande | West | 4.19 km |
| Kauthe Kamaleshwar | North | 4.24 km |
| Manoli | South | 4.61 km |
| Karule | North-West | 5.40 km |
| Manchi | South-East | 5.51 km |
| Nimgaon Jali | South-East | 5.93 km |
| Mirpur | East | 5.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shiwapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shiwapur. The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Shiwapur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shiwapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shiwapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Shiwapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shiwapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shiwapur
Where is Shiwapur located?
Shiwapur village is located in Barshitakli Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shiwapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shiwapur is Lohgad.
What is the pincode of Shiwapur?
The pincode of Shiwapur is 444401.