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

According to the 2011 Census, Shegi village had a total population of 1,773 people, including 907 males and 866 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.93%, with male literacy at 88.25% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Shegi