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

As per Census 2011, Shahagad village has a total population of 7,866 people, consisting of 3,979 males and 3,887 females. The village has 1,374 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,943 literate and 2,923 illiterate residents. Additionally, 788 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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