Shelgaon - Umri, Nanded

Shelgaon is a village situated in the Umri tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peth Umri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shalgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Shelgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon is 544898. The village covers a total geographical area of 1170.66 hectares and falls under the 431807 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Naigaon 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 2,301 people, including 1,131 males and 1,170 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 85.40% and female literacy at 63.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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 Shelgoan H, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Shelgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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