Shaha Village Overview
Shaha is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 12 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 74 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shaha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shaha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaha is 530865. The village covers a geographical area of 1643.18 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Shaha
Population & Demographics of Shaha
This section provides population and demographic details of Shaha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,127 | 1,122 | 1,005 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 250 | 125 | 125 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 483 | 264 | 219 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 1,603 | 908 | 695 |
| Illiterate Population | 524 | 214 | 310 |
Key population details of Shaha village are given below:
- Shaha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,127, including approximately 1,122 males and 1,005 females, with a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 483 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 42 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shaha village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.36%.
- There are around 470 households in Shaha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shaha
Transport facilities help residents of Shaha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Shaha
The following villages are located close to Shaha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaha
- Where is Shaha located?
- Shaha village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shaha?
- Shaha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Shaha?
- Shaha has a total population of 2,127, including 1,122 males and 1,005 females.
- How many households are there in Shaha?
- There are 470 households in Shaha.
- What is the literacy rate in Shaha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shaha is 75.36%. Male literacy is 80.93% and female literacy is 69.15%.