Shitole - Pen, Raigad

Shitole is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Pen and around 37 km from Alibag. Ambiwali serves as the Village Panchayat for Shitole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shitole is 553896. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.75 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shitole 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 Shitole

According to the 2011 Census, Shitole village had a total population of 229 people, including 108 males and 121 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.67%, with male literacy at 44.57% and female literacy at 26.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Shitole

Shitole 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 Shitole

Public transport in the Shitole is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Shitole is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shitole is about 37 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 Shitole

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

Health Facilities in Shitole

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

FAQs about Shitole