Sheldi - Khed, Ratnagiri

Sheldi is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sheldi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheldi is 565134. The village covers a total geographical area of 701 hectares and falls under the 415722 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sheldi

As per Census 2011, Sheldi village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 248 males and 296 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,193 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 372 literate and 172 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheldi

Sheldi 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 Sheldi

Sheldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Sheldi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sheldi is about 127 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 Sheldi

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

Health Facilities in Sheldi

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

FAQs about Sheldi