Shankargaon - Pandharpur, Solapur

Shankargaon is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sankargaonnali serves as the Village Panchayat for Shankargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankargaon is 562391. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.82 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Shankargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shankargaon village had a total population of 1,307 people, including 694 males and 613 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 61.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankargaon

Shankargaon 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 Shankargaon

Shankargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundhewadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Shankargaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shankargaon is about 50 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 Shankargaon

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

Health Facilities in Shankargaon

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

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