Shengaon - Khalapur, Raigad

Shengaon is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Khalapur and around 61 km from Alibag. Mankiwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shengaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shengaon is 553758. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.42 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shengaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shengaon village had a total population of 967 people, including 520 males and 447 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.60%, with male literacy at 92.95% and female literacy at 83.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Shengaon

Shengaon 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 Shengaon

Shengaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nagargali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Shengaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shengaon is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shengaon

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

Health Facilities in Shengaon

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

FAQs about Shengaon