Shingi - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shingi is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Gangapur and around 53 km from Aurangabad. Shingi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingi is 549318. The village covers a total geographical area of 737 hectares and falls under the 431109 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shingi

As per Census 2011, Shingi village has a total population of 2,121 people, consisting of 1,098 males and 1,023 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,352 literate and 769 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shingi

Shingi 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 Shingi

Public transport in the Shingi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Shingi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shingi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shingi

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

Health Facilities in Shingi

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

FAQs about Shingi