Shivani (Ko) - Nilanga, Latur

Shivani (Ko) is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Shivanikotal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivani (Ko) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivani (Ko) is 560743. The village covers a total geographical area of 928.32 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shivani (Ko)

As per Census 2011, Shivani (Ko) village has a total population of 2,650 people, consisting of 1,350 males and 1,300 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,841 literate and 809 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shivani (Ko) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6501,3501,300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)297154143
Scheduled Castes (SC)332165167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281131150
Literate Population1,8411,021820
Illiterate Population809329480

Nearby Villages of Shivani (Ko)

Shivani (Ko) 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)
WadgaonSouth-West2.17 km
SonesangviNorth2.18 km
Ambewadi MasalgaNorth-East2.32 km
Ambulga MenEast2.89 km
MasalgaNorth-East3.12 km
TupdiNorth-West3.28 km
Wadi (shedol)West3.69 km
HadgaSouth-East3.98 km
TajpurNorth-East4.76 km
GaurNorth4.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shivani (Ko)

Shivani (Ko) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatangli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Shivani (Ko) is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Shivani (Ko) is about 83 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 Shivani (Ko)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shivani (Ko)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shivani (Ko)

Where is Shivani (Ko) located?

Shivani (Ko) village is located in Nilanga Tehsil, Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shivani (Ko)?

The Gram Panchayat of Shivani (Ko) is Shivanikotal.

What is the pincode of Shivani (Ko)?

The pincode of Shivani (Ko) is 413521.

What is the population of Shivani (Ko)?

Shivani (Ko) has a total population of 2,650, including 1,350 males and 1,300 females.

How many households are there in Shivani (Ko)?

There are 508 households in Shivani (Ko).

What is the literacy rate in Shivani (Ko)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shivani (Ko) is 69.47%. Male literacy is 75.63% and female literacy is 63.08%.