Shegi - Mangrulpir, Washim

Shegi is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Shegi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shegi is 530836. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.19 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shegi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shegi

As per Census 2011, Shegi village has a total population of 1,773 people, consisting of 907 males and 866 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,215 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,773907866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253124129
Scheduled Castes (SC)211107104
Literate Population1,215691524
Illiterate Population558216342

Nearby Villages of Shegi

Shegi 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)
KhambalaSouth2.37 km
BhadkumbhaWest2.49 km
GirdaNorth2.63 km
BhildongarEast3.89 km
KherdaNorth-East4.20 km
IngalwadiSouth4.40 km
KhapardariNorth-West4.48 km
DabhadiSouth-West4.51 km
WardaNorth-East4.84 km
RamgadhSouth-West5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shegi

Shegi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Washim, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Shegi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Shegi is about 29 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 Shegi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shegi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shegi

Where is Shegi located?

Shegi village is located in Mangrulpir Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shegi?

Shegi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shegi?

The pincode of Shegi is 444403.

What is the population of Shegi?

Shegi has a total population of 1,773, including 907 males and 866 females.

How many households are there in Shegi?

There are 337 households in Shegi.

What is the literacy rate in Shegi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shegi is 68.53%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 60.51%.