Shelu - Karjat, Raigad

Shelu is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 86 km from Alibag. Shelu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelu is 553520. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.88 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Karjat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelu

As per Census 2011, Shelu village has a total population of 1,374 people, consisting of 705 males and 669 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 981 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Shelu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shelu is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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