Shend village, Murtijapur taluka | Pincode 444110

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LGD code: 530317
Pincode: 444110
Post office: Kamargaon (Washim)
Population: 486
Households: 117
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 212
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Mumbai: 495 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 381 km
Nearest railway station: Kinkhed · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Mohini Hospital · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Shend compares

By population, Shend ranks #87 of 163 villages in Murtijapur mandal.

Literacy rate

72.8%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Shend: 72.8%
Murtijapur mandal: 78.8%
Akola district: 77.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

906

−30 vs mandal average

Shend: 906
Murtijapur mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Shend: 4.2
Murtijapur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Shend at a glance

Shend is a village of 486 people in 117 households (Census 2011) in Murtijapur taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra, the 87th-largest of 163 villages in Murtijapur taluka. Literacy is 73%, 6 points below the taluka average of 79% and the sex ratio is 906 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Akola district centre, 17 km from Nashirabad, the nearest town, 10 km from Kinkhed railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 444110, served by Kamargaon (Washim) post office; the LGD village code is 530317. The nearest hospital or health centre is Mohini Hospital, 12 km away. The village votes in Murtizapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Harish Marotiappa Pimple. The population is estimated at 573 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shend · this village	486	73%	—
Shend · Nilanga	1,409	66%	0 km N
Shikhatkhed · Akola	0	—	2.3 km NW
Dudhalam · Akola	1,557	80%	3 km NW
Ghonga · Akola	0	—	3.1 km S
Kawhala · Murtijapur	522	79%	3 km W
Kinhi · Murtijapur	351	70%	3.1 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shend

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MURTIJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 698.9
Irrigated area (ha): 350
Forest area (ha): 284.99

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Shend

LGD code: 530317
Pincode: 444110
Post office: Kamargaon (Washim)
Population (Census 2011): 486
Population (projected 2026): 573
Households: 117
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 906
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Coordinates: 20.63193°N, 77.31661°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Akola
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Murtizapur
Member of Parliament: Anup Dhotre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Harish Marotiappa Pimple
Block / Mandal: Murtijapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Akola district level

Then & Now

Shend — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

486

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

573

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

117

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

138

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 486Census 2011
Households: 117Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5732026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1382026 projection
Active job cards: 93,856MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 56,316MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Akola district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Akola district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Akola district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Shend

Mandal centre

Murtijapur · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Akola · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 26,131 people

Nashirabad · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai495 kmcapital
Hyderabad381 km
Bengaluru852 km
Delhi888 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKinkhed10 km
Hospital / PHCMohini Hospital12 km
ATM / bankSBI32 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum11 km
CollegeShahbabu High School & Jr. College44 km
Police stationCity Kotwali35 km

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September 2026

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

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Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions

Reported by Daily Pioneer.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicle18h ago
Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Daily Pioneeryesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Expressyesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federalyesterday
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR2 days ago

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People often ask about Shend

What is the pincode of Shend?

The pincode of Shend, Murtijapur taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra is 444110. The post office is Kamargaon (Washim).

Which post office delivers to Shend?

Mail for Shend is delivered through Kamargaon (Washim) post office, pincode 444110, in Murtijapur taluka, Akola district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shend located?

Shend is a village in Murtijapur taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Shend as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shend village has a population of 486 across 117 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shend in?

Shend falls under the Akola Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shend in?

Shend falls under the Murtizapur assembly constituency (AC #32) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Shend?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shend village is 72.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Shend?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shend village is 906 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shend?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shend, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Shend from Akola district centre?

Shend is approximately 34 km (straight-line) from the centre of Akola district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Shend?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shend village is 530317.

Which is the nearest town to Shend?

Nashirabad (population 26,131, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Shend in a straight line.

How big is Shend compared to other villages in Murtijapur taluka?

Shend ranks 87 of 163 villages in Murtijapur taluka by Census 2011 population (486 residents).

How far is Shend from Mumbai?

Shend is about 495 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 644 km.

How far is Shend from Hyderabad?

Shend is about 381 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 496 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Shend?

Kinkhed is the nearest railway station to Shend, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shend?

Mohini Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shend, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Shend?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Shend, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Shend?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Shend, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Shend?

Shend falls under Murtizapur assembly constituency (AC 32). The sitting MLA is Harish Marotiappa Pimple (BJP).

Who is the MP for Shend?

Shend is in Akola Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anup Dhotre (Bharatiya Janta Party).

What is the population of Shend in 2026?

Shend is estimated at 573 people in 2026, up about 18% from 486 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shend in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Shend in Akola district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)