Shibghat - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shibghat is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from Kannad and around 99 km from Aurangabad. Karanjkheda serves as the Village Panchayat for Shibghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibghat is 548240. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Shibghat

According to the 2011 Census, Shibghat village had a total population of 796 people, including 415 males and 381 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.46%, with male literacy at 75.44% and female literacy at 48.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibghat

Shibghat 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 Shibghat

Shibghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Shibghat is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shibghat is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibghat

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

Health Facilities in Shibghat

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

FAQs about Shibghat