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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Shingave village had a total population of 5,283 people, including 2,696 males and 2,587 females, living in 1,120 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.23%, with male literacy at 86.02% and female literacy at 76.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 955.

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 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.

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:

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