Shingave - Shirpur, Dhule

Shingave is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Shingave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingave is 526050. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.3 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shingave village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shingave

As per Census 2011, Shingave village has a total population of 5,283 people, consisting of 2,696 males and 2,587 females. The village has 1,120 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 633 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,777 literate and 1,506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 415 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 955 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2832,6962,587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633336297
Scheduled Castes (SC)415219196
Scheduled Tribes (ST)955455500
Literate Population3,7772,0301,747
Illiterate Population1,506666840

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hingoni BkSouth-West1.74 km
Kharde BkSouth-East2.56 km
BorgaonWest2.91 km
Subhash NagarNorth3.22 km
MadalEast3.64 km
UntawadSouth3.75 km
JatodeWest4.05 km
SakvadSouth-West4.14 km
AmodeSouth-East4.45 km
BaladeSouth-West5.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shingave

Shingave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Shingave is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Shingave is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shingave

Where is Shingave located?

Shingave village is located in Shirpur Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shingave?

Shingave is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shingave?

The pincode of Shingave is 425405.

What is the population of Shingave?

Shingave has a total population of 5,283, including 2,696 males and 2,587 females.

How many households are there in Shingave?

There are 1,120 households in Shingave.

What is the literacy rate in Shingave?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shingave is 71.49%. Male literacy is 75.30% and female literacy is 67.53%.