Shelu - Chandvad, Nashik

Shelu is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shelu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelu is 550444. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.11 hectares and falls under the 423101 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Shelu

According to the 2011 Census, Shelu village had a total population of 1,515 people, including 787 males and 728 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.58%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 79.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelu

Shelu 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 Shelu

Shelu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Shelu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Shelu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelu

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

Health Facilities in Shelu

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

FAQs about Shelu