Dhanora Shelgaon - Loha, Nanded

Dhanora Shelgaon is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dhanora (s) serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhanora Shelgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanora Shelgaon is 545234. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.26 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhanora 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanora Shelgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanora Shelgaon village had a total population of 928 people, including 467 males and 461 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.25%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 63.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanora Shelgaon

Dhanora 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 Dhanora Shelgaon

Dhanora Shelgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Dhanora Shelgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dhanora Shelgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanora Shelgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhanora 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 Dhanora Shelgaon village are given below:

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