Shelgada

Shelgada is a village located in Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 104km away from sub-district headquarter Dhadgaon (tehsildar office) and 123km away from district headquarter Nandurbar. As per 2009 stats, Roshmal K is the gram panchayat of Shelgada village.

Here you can discover what makes Shelgada unique in its vibrant Akrani-Nandurbar region. You’ll see Shelgada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shelgada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shelgada is 525293. The village spans a total geographical area of 521.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 425414. Shahade is nearest town to Shelgada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shelgada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akkalkuwa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shelgada

Population of Shelgada

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgada has a total population of about 498, with approximately 237 males and 261 females. The sex ratio is around 1101 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 498. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.47%, with male literacy at about 72.57% and female literacy near 60.92%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shelgada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shelgada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shelgada. As per the 2011 stats, Shelgada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shelgada

Knowing the nearby villages of Shelgada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shelgada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelgada