Shindi - Bhusawal, Jalgaon

Shindi is a village situated in the Bhusawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhusawal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Shindi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shindi is 527142. The village covers a total geographical area of 1425.22 hectares and falls under the 425311 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shindi

According to the 2011 Census, Shindi village had a total population of 2,330 people, including 1,172 males and 1,158 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.76%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 65.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Shindi

Shindi 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 Shindi

Public transport in the Shindi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Varangaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Shindi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Shindi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shindi

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

Health Facilities in Shindi

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

FAQs about Shindi