Shirasgaon - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shirasgaon is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Kannad and around 67 km from Aurangabad. Sirajgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirasgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirasgaon is 548356. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024.28 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shirasgaon 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 Shirasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirasgaon village had a total population of 1,838 people, including 939 males and 899 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 85.97% and female literacy at 59.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirasgaon

Shirasgaon 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 Shirasgaon

Shirasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Shirasgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shirasgaon is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shirasgaon

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

FAQs about Shirasgaon