Shelgaon - Deglur, Nanded

Shelgaon is a village situated in the Deglur tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deglur and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shelgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon is 545624. The village covers a total geographical area of 1482.05 hectares and falls under the 431723 pincode. Deglur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shelgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon village had a total population of 3,939 people, including 2,010 males and 1,929 females, living in 919 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 72.85% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847, 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

Shelgaon 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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shelgaon. The nearest railway station is Bodhan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deglur to Shelgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shelgaon is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shelgaon

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Shelgaon