Shelwai - Talode, Nandurbar

Shelwai is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Rampur serves as the Village Panchayat for Shelwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelwai is 525388. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.64 hectares and falls under the 425413 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shelwai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelwai

According to the 2011 Census, Shelwai village had a total population of 748 people, including 353 males and 395 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.45%, with male literacy at 59.11% and female literacy at 42.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 745.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelwai

Shelwai 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 Shelwai

Shelwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Shelwai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Shelwai is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelwai

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

Health Facilities in Shelwai

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

FAQs about Shelwai