Shivgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shivgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Vaijapur and around 49 km from Aurangabad. Shivgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivgaon is 549055. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Shivgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shivgaon village had a total population of 967 people, including 499 males and 468 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 59.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivgaon

Shivgaon 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 Shivgaon

Shivgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjgaon, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Shivgaon is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shivgaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shivgaon

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

FAQs about Shivgaon