Shirgaon - Mahad, Raigad

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Mahad and around 128 km from Alibag. Shirgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 555076. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.47 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 655 males and 656 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.38%, with male literacy at 91.55% and female literacy at 79.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Shirgaon 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 Shirgaon

Shirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Shirgaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shirgaon is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shirgaon

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

FAQs about Shirgaon