Shegaon - Sengaon, Hingoli

Shegaon is a village situated in the Sengaon tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sengaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Shegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shegaon is 545753. The village covers a total geographical area of 946 hectares and falls under the 431542 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hingoli Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shegaon

As per Census 2011, Shegaon village has a total population of 1,820 people, consisting of 957 males and 863 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,251 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shegaon

Shegaon 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 Shegaon

Shegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Shegaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Shegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shegaon

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

Health Facilities in Shegaon

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

FAQs about Shegaon