Shigawanwadi Village Overview
Shigawanwadi is a village in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 55 km from Guhagar tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kotluk is the Gram Panchayat for Shigawanwadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shigawanwadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shigawanwadi is 565425. The village covers a geographical area of 304.82 hectares and has a pincode of 415703. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.
Shigawanwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shigawanwadi
Population & Demographics of Shigawanwadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Shigawanwadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 489 | 209 | 280 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 326 | 163 | 163 |
| Illiterate Population | 163 | 46 | 117 |
Key population details of Shigawanwadi village are given below:
- Shigawanwadi village is a small village with a total population of around 489, including approximately 209 males and 280 females, with a sex ratio of 1339 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Shigawanwadi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.67%.
- There are around 135 households in Shigawanwadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shigawanwadi
Transport facilities help residents of Shigawanwadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shigawanwadi
The following villages are located close to Shigawanwadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shigawanwadi
- Where is Shigawanwadi located?
- Shigawanwadi village is located in Guhagar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shigawanwadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shigawanwadi is Kotluk (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shigawanwadi?
- The pincode of Shigawanwadi is 415703.
- What is the population of Shigawanwadi?
- Shigawanwadi has a total population of 489, including 209 males and 280 females.
- How many households are there in Shigawanwadi?
- There are 135 households in Shigawanwadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Shigawanwadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shigawanwadi is 66.67%. Male literacy is 77.99% and female literacy is 58.21%.