Shenawe - Shahapur, Thane

Shenawe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shenva serves as the Village Panchayat for Shenawe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shenawe is 552818. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.71 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Shenawe 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 Shenawe

According to the 2011 Census, Shenawe village had a total population of 1,663 people, including 862 males and 801 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.48%, with male literacy at 91.91% and female literacy at 72.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Shenawe

Shenawe 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 Shenawe

Shenawe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Shenawe is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shenawe is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shenawe

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

Health Facilities in Shenawe

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

FAQs about Shenawe