Shelad - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Shelad is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Akola and around 124 km from Ahmadnagar. Shelad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelad is 557257. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.59 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Shelad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelad

According to the 2011 Census, Shelad village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 935 males and 865 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,206.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelad

Shelad 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 Shelad

Shelad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Shelad is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Shelad is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelad

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

Health Facilities in Shelad

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

FAQs about Shelad