Shedgaon - Samudrapur, Wardha

Shedgaon is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Shedgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shedgaon is 534664. The village covers a total geographical area of 857.24 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shedgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shedgaon village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 588 males and 546 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 67.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Shedgaon

Shedgaon 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 Shedgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shedgaon. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Shedgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Shedgaon is about 40 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 Shedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shedgaon

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

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