Sheltoli - Mahad, Raigad

Sheltoli is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Mahad and around 125 km from Alibag. Savane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheltoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheltoli is 555030. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.69 hectares and falls under the 402302 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sheltoli

As per Census 2011, Sheltoli village has a total population of 595 people, consisting of 305 males and 290 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population595305290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552926
Scheduled Castes (SC)1045450
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477275
Literate Population471265206
Illiterate Population1244084

Nearby Villages of Sheltoli

Sheltoli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JiteWest1.31 km
KalijSouth-East1.91 km
AsanpoiSouth-West2.29 km
DhamaneNorth2.77 km
KharvaliSouth-East2.82 km
Kamble Tarf BirwadiWest2.91 km
SakadiNorth-West3.21 km
AmshetEast3.30 km
BhogaonWest3.31 km
DahivadNorth-East3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sheltoli

Sheltoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Sheltoli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sheltoli is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheltoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sheltoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sheltoli

Where is Sheltoli located?

Sheltoli village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sheltoli?

The Gram Panchayat of Sheltoli is Savane.

What is the pincode of Sheltoli?

The pincode of Sheltoli is 402302.

What is the population of Sheltoli?

Sheltoli has a total population of 595, including 305 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Sheltoli?

There are 132 households in Sheltoli.

What is the literacy rate in Sheltoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sheltoli is 79.16%. Male literacy is 86.89% and female literacy is 71.03%.