Shegaon - Akkalkot, Solapur

Shegaon is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shegaon is 562803. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.28 hectares and falls under the 413219 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 47 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 Akkalkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shegaon

As per Census 2011, Shegaon village has a total population of 2,162 people, consisting of 1,105 males and 1,057 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,401 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 302 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shegaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1621,1051,057
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320169151
Scheduled Castes (SC)364182182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)302152150
Literate Population1,401803598
Illiterate Population761302459

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DharsangNorth-East1.85 km
AlageSouth-East2.58 km
Shiragur KhalasaWest3.92 km
AnachiSouth-West4.46 km
KalkarjalNorth-East4.73 km
GuddewadiEast5.01 km
HinganiSouth5.18 km
ChanegaonNorth-West5.37 km
HattarsangNorth5.66 km
KorsegaonNorth-East6.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shegaon

Public transport in the Shegaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Shegaon is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shegaon is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shegaon

Where is Shegaon located?

Shegaon village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shegaon?

Shegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shegaon?

The pincode of Shegaon is 413219.

What is the population of Shegaon?

Shegaon has a total population of 2,162, including 1,105 males and 1,057 females.

How many households are there in Shegaon?

There are 324 households in Shegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Shegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shegaon is 64.80%. Male literacy is 72.67% and female literacy is 56.58%.