Shingdhol - Karjat, Raigad

Shingdhol is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Karjat and around 105 km from Alibag. Rajape serves as the Village Panchayat for Shingdhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingdhol is 553582. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.89 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Shingdhol

According to the 2011 Census, Shingdhol village had a total population of 471 people, including 244 males and 227 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.94%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Shingdhol

Shingdhol 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 Shingdhol

Public transport in the Shingdhol is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Shingdhol is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shingdhol is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shingdhol

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

Health Facilities in Shingdhol

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

FAQs about Shingdhol