Shivnagar - Bhiwandi, Thane

Shivnagar is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lonad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivnagar is 552649. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shivnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shivnagar village had a total population of 3,030 people, including 1,549 males and 1,481 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 69.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivnagar

Shivnagar 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 Shivnagar

Public transport in the Shivnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambivli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Shivnagar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shivnagar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivnagar

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

Health Facilities in Shivnagar

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

FAQs about Shivnagar