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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Shiregaon village has a total population of 1,373 people, consisting of 706 males and 667 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 817 literate and 556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shiregaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,373706667
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610393
Scheduled Castes (SC)1788791
Scheduled Tribes (ST)934350
Literate Population817492325
Illiterate Population556214342

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinchkhedaNorth-West1.80 km
DevliSouth-East2.11 km
ManjarpurSouth-West2.49 km
AgathanWest2.70 km
SillegaonSouth3.40 km
SawangiNorth-East3.43 km
SultanabadEast3.48 km
ShahjatpurNorth-West3.78 km
MahebubkhedaSouth-West4.15 km
Butte WadgaonSouth5.09 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shiregaon

Where is Shiregaon located?

Shiregaon village is located in Gangapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiregaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Shiregaon is Siregaon.

What is the pincode of Shiregaon?

The pincode of Shiregaon is 423702.

What is the population of Shiregaon?

Shiregaon has a total population of 1,373, including 706 males and 667 females.

How many households are there in Shiregaon?

There are 291 households in Shiregaon.

What is the literacy rate in Shiregaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiregaon is 59.50%. Male literacy is 69.69% and female literacy is 48.73%.