Shihu - Pen, Raigad

Shihu is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Pen and around 35 km from Alibag. Shihu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shihu is 553985. The village covers a total geographical area of 1429.78 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Shihu

According to the 2011 Census, Shihu village had a total population of 3,820 people, including 1,941 males and 1,879 females, living in 875 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.75%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 65.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 816.

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

Nearby Villages of Shihu

Shihu 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 Shihu

Shihu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Shihu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shihu is about 35 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 Shihu

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

Health Facilities in Shihu

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

FAQs about Shihu