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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Atgaon village has a total population of 2,453 people, consisting of 1,259 males and 1,194 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,860 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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