Sheel

Sheel is a village located in Shahapur tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Shahapur (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Shil is the gram panchayat of Sheel village.

Sheel has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sheel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sheel is 552853. The village spans a total geographical area of 515 hectares. Bhiwandi is nearest town to Sheel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 61km away.

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Population of Sheel

Below is a concise population overview of Sheel as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 984 500 484
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 91 44 47
Scheduled Castes (SC) 18 11 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 98 61 37
Literate Population 654 394 260
Illiterate Population 330 106 224

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sheel village:

  • The total population of Sheel village is around 984, including approximately 500 males and 484 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 91 children aged 0–6 years in Sheel village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sheel village has 18 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 98 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sheel village is about 66.46%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 53.72%.
  • There are around 187 households in Sheel village.

Connectivity of Sheel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sheel. As per the 2011 stats, Sheel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sheel

Knowing the nearby villages of Sheel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sheel.

Chikhalgaon Cherwali Babhale Shelwali Vittalgaon Shivajinagar Bhakari Kinhavali Vachkole Shirvanje Kharivali

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheel

Where is Sheel located?
Sheel village is situated in Shahapur Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sheel?
The Gram Panchayat of Sheel is Shil (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sheel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sheel is 984, with 500 males and 484 females.
How many households are there in Sheel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sheel village has a total of 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sheel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sheel is 66.46%. The male literacy rate is 78.80%, while the female literacy rate is 53.72%.