Shighre - Murud, Raigad

Shighre is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Murud and around 54 km from Alibag. Shighre village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shighre is 554261. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.22 hectares and falls under the 402401 pincode. Murud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Shighre 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 Shighre

As per Census 2011, Shighre village has a total population of 1,847 people, consisting of 824 males and 1,023 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,241 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,412 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shighre

Shighre 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 Shighre

Shighre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murud to Shighre is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shighre is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shighre

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

Health Facilities in Shighre

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

FAQs about Shighre