Shelti - Shahade, Nandurbar

Shelti is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Shelti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelti is 525593. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.35 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shelti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandurbar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shelti

As per Census 2011, Shelti village has a total population of 2,800 people, consisting of 1,400 males and 1,400 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,561 literate and 1,239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,847 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shelti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shelti

Shelti 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 Shelti

Shelti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tisi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Shelti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Shelti 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 Shelti

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

Health Facilities in Shelti

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

FAQs about Shelti