Shingave - Rahta, Ahilyanagar

Shingave is a village situated in the Rahta tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Rahta and around 77 km from Ahmadnagar. Shingave village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingave is 557593. The village covers a total geographical area of 2174 hectares and falls under the 423107 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Shingave

According to the 2011 Census, Shingave village had a total population of 4,258 people, including 2,194 males and 2,064 females, living in 844 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 70.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Shingave

Shingave 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 Shingave

Shingave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kopargaon to Shingave is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Shingave is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shingave

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

Health Facilities in Shingave

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

FAQs about Shingave