Shelu - Khed, Pune

Shelu is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgurunagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Shelu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelu is 555751. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 410501 pincode. Alandi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shelu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shelu

According to the 2011 Census, Shelu village had a total population of 1,569 people, including 776 males and 793 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.75%, with male literacy at 77.89% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghorawadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alandi to Shelu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Shelu 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 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