Shastabad - Shirur, Pune

Shastabad is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Chincholi Morachi serves as the Village Panchayat for Shastabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shastabad is 555588. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.39 hectares and falls under the 412218 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shastabad 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 Shastabad

According to the 2011 Census, Shastabad village had a total population of 403 people, including 202 males and 201 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.20%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 64.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Shastabad

Shastabad 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 Shastabad

Shastabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Uruli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Shastabad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Shastabad is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shastabad

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

Health Facilities in Shastabad

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

FAQs about Shastabad