Shighre

Shighre is a village located in Murud tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Murud (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Shighre village is also a gram panchayat.

Shighre has its own place in the vibrant Raigarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shighre

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shighre is 554261. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.22 hectares. Murud is nearest town to Shighre village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Shighre

Below is a concise population overview of Shighre as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,847 824 1,023
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 201 96 105
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4 2 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 71 34 37
Literate Population 1,412 666 746
Illiterate Population 435 158 277

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shighre village:

  • The total population of Shighre village is around 1,847, including approximately 824 males and 1,023 females, with a sex ratio of 1241 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 201 children aged 0–6 years in Shighre village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shighre village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 71 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shighre village is about 76.45%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 72.92%.
  • There are around 421 households in Shighre village.

Connectivity of Shighre

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shighre. As per the 2011 stats, Shighre had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shighre

Knowing the nearby villages of Shighre helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shighre.

Telawade Wawdungi Saigaon Mahalor Nagshet Josranjan Khatibkhar Eakdara Dongari Rajpuri Amboli

Frequently Asked Questions about Shighre

Where is Shighre located?
Shighre village is situated in Murud Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shighre?
Shighre serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Shighre as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shighre is 1,847, with 824 males and 1,023 females.
How many households are there in Shighre as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shighre village has a total of 421 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shighre as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shighre is 76.45%. The male literacy rate is 80.83%, while the female literacy rate is 72.92%.