Shelgaon Atol - Chikhli, Buldhana

Shelgaon Atol is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Chikhli and around 45 km from Buldana. Shelgaon Atol village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon Atol is 529218. The village covers a total geographical area of 1310.14 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Shelgaon Atol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindkhed Raja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelgaon Atol

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon Atol village had a total population of 3,735 people, including 1,876 males and 1,859 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 65.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelgaon Atol

Shelgaon Atol 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 Shelgaon Atol

Public transport in the Shelgaon Atol is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Shelgaon Atol is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Shelgaon Atol is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon Atol

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

Health Facilities in Shelgaon Atol

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

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