Banshelki - Udgir, Latur

Banshelki is a village situated in the Udgir tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udgir and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Banshelki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshelki is 561021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1277.15 hectares and falls under the 413517 pincode. Paranda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Banshelki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banshelki

According to the 2011 Census, Banshelki village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 1,175 males and 1,055 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.20%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 75.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Banshelki

Banshelki 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 Banshelki

Banshelki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paranda to Banshelki is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Banshelki is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banshelki

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

Health Facilities in Banshelki

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

FAQs about Banshelki