Shenit - Igatpuri, Nashik

Shenit is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shenit village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shenit is 551109. The village covers a total geographical area of 798.03 hectares and falls under the 422502 pincode. Bhagur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shenit

According to the 2011 Census, Shenit village had a total population of 1,960 people, including 1,009 males and 951 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.01%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 70.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Shenit

Shenit 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 Shenit

Shenit is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lahavit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhagur to Shenit is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Shenit is about 30 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 Shenit

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

Health Facilities in Shenit

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

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