Shingewadi - Madha, Solapur

Shingewadi is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shingewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shingewadi is 561897. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.92 hectares and falls under the 413252 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Shingewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shingewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shingewadi village had a total population of 1,607 people, including 868 males and 739 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 67.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Shingewadi

Shingewadi 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 Shingewadi

Shingewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chink Hill, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Shingewadi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shingewadi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shingewadi

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

Health Facilities in Shingewadi

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

FAQs about Shingewadi