Lingayate - Shahapur, Thane

Lingayate is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vehaloli Bu. serves as the Village Panchayat for Lingayate village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingayate is 552816. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Lingayate

According to the 2011 Census, Lingayate village had a total population of 536 people, including 277 males and 259 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.14%, with male literacy at 99.16% and female literacy at 88.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingayate

Lingayate 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 Lingayate

Public transport in the Lingayate is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Lingayate is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Lingayate is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingayate

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

Health Facilities in Lingayate

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

FAQs about Lingayate