Shipgaon - Bhatkuli, Amravati

Shipgaon is a village situated in the Bhatkuli tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Amravati, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bahadarpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Shipgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shipgaon is 532823. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.71 hectares and falls under the 444802 pincode. Amravati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Shipgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shipgaon village had a total population of 228 people, including 117 males and 111 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Shipgaon

Shipgaon 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 Shipgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shipgaon. The nearest railway station is Takli, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amravati to Shipgaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shipgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shipgaon

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

FAQs about Shipgaon