Shiradhon - Ambad, Jalna

Shiradhon is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Shiradhone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiradhon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiradhon is 547816. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.47 hectares and falls under the 431204 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shiradhon 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 Shiradhon

As per Census 2011, Shiradhon village has a total population of 904 people, consisting of 457 males and 447 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population904457447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387167
Scheduled Castes (SC)1577582
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1567482
Literate Population466284182
Illiterate Population438173265

Nearby Villages of Shiradhon

Shiradhon 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandiSouth2.26 km
Wadi SiradhonWest2.84 km
Hast PokhariNorth-East3.07 km
Bhiwandi BodkhaSouth4.46 km
MardiSouth-East4.69 km
KarjatNorth4.90 km
Math JalgaonSouth-West5.13 km
Dhangar PimpalgaonNorth-West5.53 km
ParnerSouth-East6.03 km
Dhangar PimpariNorth-East6.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiradhon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shiradhon. The nearest railway station is Sarwari, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Shiradhon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Shiradhon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiradhon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shiradhon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shiradhon

Where is Shiradhon located?

Shiradhon village is located in Ambad Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiradhon?

The Gram Panchayat of Shiradhon is Shiradhone.

What is the pincode of Shiradhon?

The pincode of Shiradhon is 431204.

What is the population of Shiradhon?

Shiradhon has a total population of 904, including 457 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Shiradhon?

There are 194 households in Shiradhon.

What is the literacy rate in Shiradhon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiradhon is 51.55%. Male literacy is 62.14% and female literacy is 40.72%.