Shahagad - Ambad, Jalna

Shahagad is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Shahagadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahagad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahagad is 547876. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 431212 pincode. Georai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shahagad

According to the 2011 Census, Shahagad village had a total population of 7,866 people, including 3,979 males and 3,887 females, living in 1,374 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 67.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 788, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahagad

Shahagad 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 Shahagad

Shahagad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodi, 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 Georai to Shahagad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Shahagad 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 Shahagad

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

Health Facilities in Shahagad

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

FAQs about Shahagad