Shigaon - Walwa, Sangli
Shigaon is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Shigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shigaon is 568399. The village covers a total geographical area of 960 hectares and falls under the 416302 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Shigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shigaon
As per Census 2011, Shigaon village has a total population of 6,844 people, consisting of 3,457 males and 3,387 females. The village has 1,457 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 673 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,144 literate and 1,700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 798 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shigaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,844 | 3,457 | 3,387 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 673 | 362 | 311 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 798 | 398 | 400 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 5,144 | 2,815 | 2,329 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,700 | 642 | 1,058 |
Nearby Villages of Shigaon
Shigaon 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharnewadi(shigaon) | North | 2.19 km |
| Bagani | North-East | 3.28 km |
| Dhavali | North | 3.38 km |
| Koregaon | North-West | 3.50 km |
| Latavade | South | 3.82 km |
| Bhadole | South-West | 3.93 km |
| Bhendavade | South | 3.94 km |
| Khochi | East | 4.20 km |
| Kakachiwadi | North | 4.94 km |
| Nagaon | North | 5.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shigaon
Shigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Shigaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Shigaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shigaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shigaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Shigaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shigaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Shigaon
Where is Shigaon located?
Shigaon village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shigaon?
Shigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Shigaon?
The pincode of Shigaon is 416302.
What is the population of Shigaon?
Shigaon has a total population of 6,844, including 3,457 males and 3,387 females.
How many households are there in Shigaon?
There are 1,457 households in Shigaon.
What is the literacy rate in Shigaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shigaon is 75.16%. Male literacy is 81.43% and female literacy is 68.76%.