Shikawal - Chopda, Jalgaon
Shikawal is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Bidgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikawal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikawal is 526638. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode.
Shikawal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raver Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shikawal
Shikawal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ganpur | South-West | 2.76 km |
| Lasur | South-East | 3.25 km |
| Satrasen | North | 4.24 km |
| Bhawade | South-West | 4.57 km |
| Galwade | South | 6.27 km |
| Chaugaon | East | 6.42 km |
| Galangi | South-West | 6.58 km |
| Majare Hingone | South-East | 6.79 km |
| Tode | South-West | 6.86 km |
| Welode | South-West | 7.95 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shikawal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shikawal. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalgaon to Shikawal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shikawal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shikawal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Shikawal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shikawal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shikawal
Where is Shikawal located?
Shikawal village is located in Chopda Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shikawal?
The Gram Panchayat of Shikawal is Bidgaon.
What is the pincode of Shikawal?
The pincode of Shikawal is 425107.