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)

According to the 2011 Census, Shivani (Ko) village had a total population of 2,650 people, including 1,350 males and 1,300 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 85.37% and female literacy at 70.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Shivani (Ko)