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Shindwad Village

Shindwad is an inhabited village in Dindori Taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 550635, the Census 2011 record lists 2,506 people in 455 households and the reported area is 1,147 hectares. The local references include Dindori CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nashik at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Shindwad is a village in Dindori Taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 550635 and 2,506 people in 455 households.
Village Code550635
Population2,506
Households455
Area1,147 hectares
Nearest TownNashik

Key Village Facts

Village
Shindwad
Census Village Code
550635
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Nashik
District Census Code
516
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dindori
Sub-district Census Code
04149
CD Block
Dindori
Households
455
Population
2,506
Male Population
1,296
Female Population
1,210
Sex Ratio
933.64
Area
1,147 hectares
Area
11.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Nashik
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shindwad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,506 people, 1,147 hectares of reported area and Nashik as the nearest town reference for Shindwad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictNashik
TalukaDindori
CD BlockDindori
  • Shindwad falls under Dindori Taluka in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 550635.
  • The record lists 2,506 people living in 455 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,147 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nashik.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density218.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.23%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share28.53%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share24.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shindwad in the official administrative record. Census village code 550635 and Dindori CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
516
Sub-district Census Code
04149
Village Census Code
550635
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Dindori

Location and Distance

Nashik is the nearest town listed for Shindwad, about 45 km away. Nashik is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dindori
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Nashik
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nashik
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town
Nashik
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
1,147 hectares
Area
11.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,506 people in 455 households, with 1,296 male residents and 1,210 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 6.23% and ST share is 28.53% for Shindwad. Population density works out to about 218.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
455
Total Population
2,506
Male Population
1,296
Female Population
1,210
Sex Ratio
933.64
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
156
SC Male Population
81
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
6.23
ST Population
715
ST Male Population
364
ST Female Population
351
ST Population Share
28.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shindwad list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shindwad. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shindwad include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
349 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
384 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shindwad include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shindwad include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shindwad is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shindwad show that net sown area is 506 hectares and irrigated land is 122 hectares (24.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
145 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
87 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
506.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
384 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
122.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shindwad village located?

Shindwad is in Dindori Taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Shindwad village in?

Shindwad village is in Nashik district.

Which state is Shindwad village in?

Shindwad village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Shindwad under?

Shindwad comes under Dindori Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shindwad?

The Census village code of Shindwad is 550635.

What is the population of Shindwad village?

The village record lists 2,506 people and 455 households for Shindwad.

How many households are in Shindwad village?

The village record lists 455 households for Shindwad.

What is the male and female population of Shindwad?

The record lists 1,296 male residents and 1,210 female residents for Shindwad.

What is the sex ratio of Shindwad village?

The sex ratio of Shindwad is 933.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shindwad village?

The reported geographical area of Shindwad is 1,147 hectares.

What is the population density of Shindwad village?

The approximate population density of Shindwad is 218.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shindwad?

The nearest town listed for Shindwad is Nashik, about 45 km away.

How far is Shindwad from the district headquarters?

Shindwad is about 45 km from Nashik, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shindwad from the sub-district headquarters?

Shindwad is about 26 km from Dindori, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shindwad?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Shindwad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shindwad?

For Shindwad, net sown area is 506 hectares and irrigated land is 122 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shindwad.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shindwad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.