Shil - Ambarnath, Thane

Shil is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Karav serves as the Village Panchayat for Shil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shil is 553068. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.92 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shil

According to the 2011 Census, Shil village had a total population of 616 people, including 319 males and 297 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.00%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 46.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Shil

Shil 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 Shil

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shil. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Shil is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shil is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shil

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

Health Facilities in Shil

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

FAQs about Shil