Atgaon - Shahapur, Thane

Atgaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Atgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atgaon is 552705. The village covers a total geographical area of 1370 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Atgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Atgaon village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,259 males and 1,194 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.27%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 81.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Atgaon

Atgaon 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 Atgaon

Atgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Atgaon is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Atgaon is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atgaon

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

Health Facilities in Atgaon

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

FAQs about Atgaon