Shekapur(Mozari) - Hinganghat, Wardha

Shekapur(Mozari) is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Mozari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekapur(Mozari) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekapur(Mozari) is 534367. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.92 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Shekapur(Mozari)

As per Census 2011, Shekapur(Mozari) village has a total population of 1,196 people, consisting of 624 males and 572 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 910 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekapur(Mozari) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,196624572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095653
Scheduled Castes (SC)365197168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1417962
Literate Population910517393
Illiterate Population286107179

Nearby Villages of Shekapur(Mozari)

Shekapur(Mozari) 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)
MozariSouth1.59 km
BhaiyyapurNorth-East1.91 km
KhangaonNorth-West1.98 km
DawlapurEast2.37 km
PotiSouth-West2.79 km
GaznapurSouth-East2.81 km
ZagdiSouth-West2.89 km
AgaskandNorth-East2.91 km
MadhwapurEast3.04 km
RangnaNorth3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shekapur(Mozari)

Public transport in the Shekapur(Mozari) is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 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 Hinganghat to Shekapur(Mozari) is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Shekapur(Mozari) is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekapur(Mozari)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shekapur(Mozari)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shekapur(Mozari)

Where is Shekapur(Mozari) located?

Shekapur(Mozari) village is located in Hinganghat Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekapur(Mozari)?

The Gram Panchayat of Shekapur(Mozari) is Mozari.

What is the pincode of Shekapur(Mozari)?

The pincode of Shekapur(Mozari) is 442301.

What is the population of Shekapur(Mozari)?

Shekapur(Mozari) has a total population of 1,196, including 624 males and 572 females.

How many households are there in Shekapur(Mozari)?

There are 307 households in Shekapur(Mozari).

What is the literacy rate in Shekapur(Mozari)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekapur(Mozari) is 76.09%. Male literacy is 82.85% and female literacy is 68.71%.