Shegaon - Jat, Sangli

Shegaon is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Shegon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shegaon is 568858. The village covers a total geographical area of 3487 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

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

Population of Shegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shegaon village had a total population of 5,614 people, including 2,803 males and 2,811 females, living in 1,166 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.82%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 67.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Shegaon

Shegaon 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 Shegaon

Public transport in the Shegaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jath Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Shegaon is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Shegaon is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shegaon

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

Health Facilities in Shegaon

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

FAQs about Shegaon