Shelu Bajar - Murtijapur, Akola

Shelu Bajar is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Shelu Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelu Bajar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelu Bajar is 530230. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.15 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Shelu Bajar

According to the 2011 Census, Shelu Bajar village had a total population of 1,411 people, including 690 males and 721 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.15%, with male literacy at 91.92% and female literacy at 84.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelu Bajar

Shelu Bajar 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 Shelu Bajar

Shelu Bajar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Shelu Bajar is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Shelu Bajar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelu Bajar

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

Health Facilities in Shelu Bajar

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

FAQs about Shelu Bajar