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

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgi village had a total population of 2,255 people, including 1,168 males and 1,087 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 64.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

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