Shahane - Shahade, Nandurbar

Shahane is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Shahane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahane is 525536. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.37 hectares and falls under the 425444 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Shahane

According to the 2011 Census, Shahane village had a total population of 3,422 people, including 1,700 males and 1,722 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.55%, with male literacy at 64.48% and female literacy at 46.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,231.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahane

Shahane 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 Shahane

Shahane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Shahane is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Shahane is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shahane

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

Health Facilities in Shahane

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

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