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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Shegaon village had a total population of 2,162 people, including 1,105 males and 1,057 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.06%, with male literacy at 85.79% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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 Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 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:

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