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Shigaon Village Details

Shigaon is a Village in Palghar Sub-Division , Thane district and Maharashtra State. Shigaon village Pin code is 401501. Shigaon Village Total population is 4642 and number of houses are 998. Female Population is 50.0%. Village literacy rate is 41.3% and the Female Literacy rate is 17.1%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	4642
Total No of Houses	998
Female Population %	50.0 % ( 2320)
Total Literacy rate %	41.3 % ( 1916)
Female Literacy rate	17.1 % ( 792)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	90.6 % ( 4207)
Scheduled Caste Population %	0.0 % ( 0)
Working Population %	40.0 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	931
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	48.5 % ( 452)

Location and Administration

Shigaon is 20 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Palghar and it is 144 km distance from District HeadQuarter Thane. Nearest Statutory Town is Palghar in 20 km Distance . Shigaon Total area is 2073 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 17 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 2065 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle, Private Middle and private Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Vangaon. Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School is in Khutad. Nearest Govt Disabled School, Govt Arts and Science Degree College, Govt Engineering College and Private Polytechnic College are in Palghar. Nearest Govt Medical College and Govt MBA college are in Virar.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Veterinary Hospital , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy is agriculture commodities grow in this village. 18 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 19 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 2065 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 8 hectares is the Source of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. UnCovered Well, Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. Community Toilet Complex Available in this village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. Nearest State Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest District Road is in 5 - 10 km.
Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Agricultural Credit Society and Weekly Haat/santha are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 18 hour power supply in summer and 19 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.