Shalgi

Shalgi is a village located in Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Shorapur (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Yadgir. As per 2009 stats, Devapur is the gram panchayat of Shalgi village.

Here you can discover what makes Shalgi unique in its vibrant Shorapur-Yadgir region. You’ll see Shalgi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shalgi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalgi is 621061. The village spans a total geographical area of 1365.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585290. Shorapur is nearest town to Shalgi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shalgi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shorapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shalgi

Population of Shalgi

According to the 2011 Census, Shalgi has a total population of about 1,410, with approximately 703 males and 707 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 203 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 492 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 157. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.64%, with male literacy at about 62.59% and female literacy near 38.76%. There are around 276 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalgi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalgi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shalgi. As per the 2011 stats, Shalgi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shalgi

Knowing the nearby villages of Shalgi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shalgi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalgi