Shingave - Ambegaon, Pune
Shingave is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Shingave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingave is 555512. The village covers a total geographical area of 1586.12 hectares and falls under the 410503 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Shingave village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ambegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shingave
As per Census 2011, Shingave village has a total population of 4,083 people, consisting of 2,074 males and 2,009 females. The village has 873 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,021 literate and 1,062 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shingave are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,083 | 2,074 | 2,009 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 461 | 260 | 201 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 148 | 73 | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 200 | 99 | 101 |
| Literate Population | 3,021 | 1,660 | 1,361 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,062 | 414 | 648 |
Nearby Villages of Shingave
Shingave 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kathapur Kh. | South-East | 2.90 km |
| Jawale | South-West | 3.80 km |
| Bhagadi | North-East | 3.88 km |
| Walati | North | 4.06 km |
| Nagapur | West | 4.13 km |
| Kathapur Bk. | South | 5.15 km |
| Pimparkhed | East | 5.18 km |
| Devgaon | South-East | 5.73 km |
| Jarkarwadi | South | 5.80 km |
| Aurangpur | North-East | 6.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shingave
Shingave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchvad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Shingave is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Shingave is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shingave
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shingave village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Shingave
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shingave village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shingave
Where is Shingave located?
Shingave village is located in Ambegaon Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shingave?
Shingave is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Shingave?
The pincode of Shingave is 410503.
What is the population of Shingave?
Shingave has a total population of 4,083, including 2,074 males and 2,009 females.
How many households are there in Shingave?
There are 873 households in Shingave.
What is the literacy rate in Shingave?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shingave is 73.99%. Male literacy is 80.04% and female literacy is 67.75%.