Shendechinch - Malshiras, Solapur

Shendechinch is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shendechinch village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shendechinch is 562493. The village covers a total geographical area of 680 hectares and falls under the 413113 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Shendechinch

According to the 2011 Census, Shendechinch village had a total population of 1,346 people, including 701 males and 645 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Shendechinch

Shendechinch 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 Shendechinch

Shendechinch is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Shendechinch is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shendechinch is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shendechinch

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

Health Facilities in Shendechinch

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

FAQs about Shendechinch