Shrigaon - Alibag, Raigad

Shrigaon is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Alibag and around 16 km from Alibag. Shrigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrigaon is 554123. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.57 hectares and falls under the 402108 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Shrigaon

As per Census 2011, Shrigaon village has a total population of 1,335 people, consisting of 639 males and 696 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,040 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,335639696
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477374
Scheduled Castes (SC)793742
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341618
Literate Population1,040530510
Illiterate Population295109186

Nearby Villages of Shrigaon

Shrigaon 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)
TalashetSouth-West1.52 km
MedhekharNorth-East1.68 km
KusumbaleSouth-East1.73 km
MondviraNorth-West1.82 km
JalashiEast2.37 km
KolgharSouth2.42 km
WadawaliWest2.48 km
DehenkoniNorth2.87 km
PoynadNorth-West2.87 km
HemnagarSouth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shrigaon

Shrigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Alibag to Shrigaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shrigaon is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shrigaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Shrigaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shrigaon

Where is Shrigaon located?

Shrigaon village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shrigaon?

Shrigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shrigaon?

The pincode of Shrigaon is 402108.

What is the population of Shrigaon?

Shrigaon has a total population of 1,335, including 639 males and 696 females.

How many households are there in Shrigaon?

There are 291 households in Shrigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Shrigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shrigaon is 77.90%. Male literacy is 82.94% and female literacy is 73.28%.