Shiregaon - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shiregaon is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from Gangapur and around 45 km from Aurangabad. Siregaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Shiregaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiregaon is 549204. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 423702 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Shiregaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shiregaon village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 706 males and 667 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 81.59% and female literacy at 56.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiregaon

Shiregaon 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 Shiregaon

Shiregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Shiregaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shiregaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiregaon

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

Health Facilities in Shiregaon

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

FAQs about Shiregaon