Shendi - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Shendi is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Akola and around 160 km from Ahmadnagar. Shendi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shendi is 557152. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 422604 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Shendi

According to the 2011 Census, Shendi village had a total population of 1,842 people, including 964 males and 878 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.73%, with male literacy at 91.35% and female literacy at 79.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,312.

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

Nearby Villages of Shendi

Shendi 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 Shendi

Shendi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Shendi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Shendi is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shendi

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

Health Facilities in Shendi

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

FAQs about Shendi