Shirasgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Shirasgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shirasgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirasgaon is 551297. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.34 hectares and falls under the 422207 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Shirasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirasgaon village had a total population of 2,910 people, including 1,519 males and 1,391 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.43%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 77.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 859.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirasgaon

Shirasgaon 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 Shirasgaon

Shirasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasbe-sukene, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Shirasgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shirasgaon

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

FAQs about Shirasgaon