Shinde - Surgana, Nashik

Shinde is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shinde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shinde is 549706. The village covers a total geographical area of 903 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Shinde

According to the 2011 Census, Shinde village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,262 males and 1,143 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 68.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,358.

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

Nearby Villages of Shinde

Shinde 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 Shinde

Shinde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Shinde is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shinde

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

Health Facilities in Shinde

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

FAQs about Shinde