Shinganwadi - Karad, Satara

Shinganwadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shinganwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shinganwadi is 564599. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 415103 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shinganwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shinganwadi village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 508 males and 526 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.61%, with male literacy at 93.82% and female literacy at 95.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Shinganwadi

Shinganwadi 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 Shinganwadi

Shinganwadi 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 Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Shinganwadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shinganwadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shinganwadi

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

Health Facilities in Shinganwadi

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

FAQs about Shinganwadi