Shivnagar Village Overview
Shivnagar is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 11 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shivnagar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shivnagar 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 Shivnagar is 530970. The village covers a geographical area of 516.36 hectares and has a pincode of 444405. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Shivnagar
Population & Demographics of Shivnagar
This section provides population and demographic details of Shivnagar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,189 | 620 | 569 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 168 | 84 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 760 | 426 | 334 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 194 | 235 |
Key population details of Shivnagar village are given below:
- Shivnagar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,189, including approximately 620 males and 569 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 46 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 17 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shivnagar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.92%.
- There are around 235 households in Shivnagar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shivnagar
Transport facilities help residents of Shivnagar 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shivnagar
The following villages are located close to Shivnagar 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 Shivnagar
- Where is Shivnagar located?
- Shivnagar village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shivnagar?
- Shivnagar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shivnagar?
- The pincode of Shivnagar is 444405.
- What is the population of Shivnagar?
- Shivnagar has a total population of 1,189, including 620 males and 569 females.
- How many households are there in Shivnagar?
- There are 235 households in Shivnagar.
- What is the literacy rate in Shivnagar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shivnagar is 63.92%. Male literacy is 68.71% and female literacy is 58.70%.