Shei - Shahapur, Thane

Shei is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shei village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shei is 552894. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.74 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Shei 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 Shei

According to the 2011 Census, Shei village had a total population of 979 people, including 480 males and 499 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 94.55% and female literacy at 77.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Shei

Shei 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 Shei

Shei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Shei is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shei is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shei

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

Health Facilities in Shei

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

FAQs about Shei