Sindkheda

Shindkheda is a taluka in the Dhule district of Khandesh region of Maharashtra state in India. The city is situated on the west side of the Burai River.

Shindkheda
संस्थान शिंदखेडा
Vyankatesh Balaji Bhagwan & Kanbai Mata Devi– Pride of Sindkheda
Shindkheda
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 21°16′14″N 74°44′44″E
TahsilShindkheda  India
DistrictDhule district-Dhule District
Biggest Cities in TalukaDondaicha
Government
  BodySindkheda City Council
Population
 (2011)
  Total24,566
Languages
  OfficialMarathi, Ahirani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
425406
Telephone code02566
Vehicle registrationMH-18

The name Shindkheda derives from the many 'Shindi' trees ('Shindi' trees look like Coconut or Palm trees), so the kheda (place) full of Shindi trees is named after it – Shinkheda or Sindkhed.

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