Shelgaon (Jahagir) - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shelgaon (Jahagir) is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Kannad and around 86 km from Aurangabad. Shelgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelgaon (Jahagir) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon (Jahagir) is 548282. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.57 hectares and falls under the 431147 pincode. Sillod is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Shelgaon (Jahagir)

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon (Jahagir) village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 735 males and 658 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 59.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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 (Jahagir)

Shelgaon (Jahagir) 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 (Jahagir)

Shelgaon (Jahagir) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sillod to Shelgaon (Jahagir) is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shelgaon (Jahagir) is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon (Jahagir)

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

Health Facilities in Shelgaon (Jahagir)

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 (Jahagir) village are given below:

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