Shelgaon - Loha, Nanded

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 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shelgaon (dha) serves as the Village Panchayat for Shelgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon is 545229. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.82 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon village had a total population of 1,592 people, including 828 males and 764 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 86.95% and female literacy at 65.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 in the Shelgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Limbgaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Shelgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shelgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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