Shigvan - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Shigvan is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sheegavan serves as the Village Panchayat for Shigvan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shigvan is 564708. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.05 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Shigvan

According to the 2011 Census, Shigvan village had a total population of 260 people, including 126 males and 134 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 91.15% and female literacy at 72.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Shigvan

Shigvan 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 Shigvan

Public transport in the Shigvan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Shigvan is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shigvan is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shigvan

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

Health Facilities in Shigvan

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

FAQs about Shigvan