Shindola - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Shindola is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhekavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shindola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shindola is 562966. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.4 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shindola

According to the 2011 Census, Shindola village had a total population of 347 people, including 173 males and 174 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 66.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Shindola

Shindola 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 Shindola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shindola. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Shindola is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shindola is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shindola

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

Health Facilities in Shindola

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

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