Shindi - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Shindi is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Shindi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shindi is 527848. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.47 hectares and falls under the 424119 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shindi

According to the 2011 Census, Shindi village had a total population of 2,198 people, including 1,140 males and 1,058 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 70.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Shindi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Shindi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Shindi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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