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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Shedgaon village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 588 males and 546 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,134588546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276760
Scheduled Castes (SC)663828
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286959
Literate Population768441327
Illiterate Population366147219

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MenkhatSouth-West2.66 km
DahegaonEast2.91 km
HaladgaonNorth3.11 km
AajdaEast3.48 km
JambSouth-East4.05 km
KardaSouth-West4.11 km
RenkapurSouth-East4.11 km
ShivaniNorth-West4.36 km
PanchgavhanSouth4.42 km
SamudrapurEast5.56 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Shedgaon

Where is Shedgaon located?

Shedgaon village is located in Samudrapur Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shedgaon?

Shedgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shedgaon?

The pincode of Shedgaon is 442305.

What is the population of Shedgaon?

Shedgaon has a total population of 1,134, including 588 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Shedgaon?

There are 278 households in Shedgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Shedgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shedgaon is 67.72%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 59.89%.