Shalgi - Shorapur, Yadgir

Shalgi is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Devapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shalgi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shalgi is 621061. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365.44 hectares and falls under the 585224 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shalgi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shorapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shalgi

According to the 2011 Census, Shalgi village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 703 males and 707 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.15%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Shalgi

Shalgi 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 Shalgi

Public transport in the Shalgi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadgir, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Shalgi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Shalgi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shalgi

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

Health Facilities in Shalgi

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

FAQs about Shalgi