Shelgaon Hatkar - Sonpeth, Parbhani
Shelgaon Hatkar is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Shelgaon Maratha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelgaon Hatkar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon Hatkar is 546939. The village covers a total geographical area of 1699.84 hectares and falls under the 431516 pincode. Sonpeth is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Shelgaon Hatkar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Shelgaon Hatkar
As per Census 2011, Shelgaon Hatkar village has a total population of 2,744 people, consisting of 1,386 males and 1,358 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 368 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,593 literate and 1,151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shelgaon Hatkar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,744 | 1,386 | 1,358 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 368 | 195 | 173 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 323 | 151 | 172 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,593 | 924 | 669 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,151 | 462 | 689 |
Nearby Villages of Shelgaon Hatkar
Shelgaon Hatkar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shelgaon Hatkar
Shelgaon Hatkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonpeth to Shelgaon Hatkar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Shelgaon Hatkar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon Hatkar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shelgaon Hatkar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Shelgaon Hatkar
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 Hatkar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shelgaon Hatkar
Where is Shelgaon Hatkar located?
Shelgaon Hatkar village is located in Sonpeth Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shelgaon Hatkar?
The Gram Panchayat of Shelgaon Hatkar is Shelgaon Maratha.
What is the pincode of Shelgaon Hatkar?
The pincode of Shelgaon Hatkar is 431516.
What is the population of Shelgaon Hatkar?
Shelgaon Hatkar has a total population of 2,744, including 1,386 males and 1,358 females.
How many households are there in Shelgaon Hatkar?
There are 577 households in Shelgaon Hatkar.
What is the literacy rate in Shelgaon Hatkar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shelgaon Hatkar is 58.05%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 49.26%.