Shere - Shahapur, Thane

Shere 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. Shere village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shere is 552893. The village covers a total geographical area of 952.92 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Shere 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 Shere

According to the 2011 Census, Shere village had a total population of 1,935 people, including 960 males and 975 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Shere

Shere 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 Shere

Shere 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 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Shere is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shere 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 Shere

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

Health Facilities in Shere

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

FAQs about Shere