Nandgaon (So) - Shahapur, Thane

Nandgaon (So) is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Nadgaon So serves as the Village Panchayat for Nandgaon (So) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandgaon (So) is 552845. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.54 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Nandgaon (So) 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 Nandgaon (So)

According to the 2011 Census, Nandgaon (So) village had a total population of 459 people, including 219 males and 240 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.93%, with male literacy at 92.75% and female literacy at 72.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population459219240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552629
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261115
Literate Population331179152
Illiterate Population1284088

Nearby Villages of Nandgaon (So)

Nandgaon (So) 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)
Palsoli (so)South1.33 km
KanadiNorth-West1.70 km
SogaonSouth-East1.85 km
SavaroliNorth-East2.53 km
Nadgaon SoSouth2.74 km
KharanganEast2.78 km
Vehloli Kh.North-West3.02 km
Dahivali Tarf KorkadaNorth-West3.37 km
ShirvanjeSouth-West3.70 km
ChikhalgaonWest3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandgaon (So)

Public transport in the Nandgaon (So) is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Nandgaon (So) is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Nandgaon (So) is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandgaon (So)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nandgaon (So)

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

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

FAQs about Nandgaon (So)

Where is Nandgaon (So) located?

Nandgaon (So) village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Nandgaon (So)?

The Village Panchayat of Nandgaon (So) is Nadgaon So.

What is the pincode of Nandgaon (So)?

The pincode of Nandgaon (So) is 421403.

What is the population of Nandgaon (So)?

Nandgaon (So) had a total population of 459, including 219 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Nandgaon (So)?

Nandgaon (So) had 92 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nandgaon (So)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandgaon (So) was 81.93%. Male literacy was 92.75% and female literacy was 72.04%.