Shelgi - Nilanga, Latur

Shelgi is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Shelgi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgi is 560819. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.31 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Shelgi

As per Census 2011, Shelgi village has a total population of 2,255 people, consisting of 1,168 males and 1,087 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,442 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shelgi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shelgi

Shelgi 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 Shelgi

Shelgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Shelgi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Shelgi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgi

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

Health Facilities in Shelgi

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

FAQs about Shelgi