Shewadi - Loha, Nanded

Shewadi is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shewdi (baj) serves as the Village Panchayat for Shewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shewadi is 545202. The village covers a total geographical area of 1561.45 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shewadi 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 Shewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shewadi village had a total population of 5,512 people, including 2,880 males and 2,632 females, living in 1,033 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.99%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 58.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 728, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Shewadi

Shewadi 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 Shewadi

Public transport in the Shewadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chudawa, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Shewadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shewadi is about 30 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 Shewadi

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

Health Facilities in Shewadi

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

FAQs about Shewadi