Shedhe

Shedhe is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Shedye is the gram panchayat of Shedhe village.

Here you can discover what makes Shedhe unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Shedhe’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shedhe

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shedhe is 566154. The village spans a total geographical area of 436 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 410702. Rajapur is nearest town to Shedhe village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shedhe village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shedhe

Population of Shedhe

According to the 2011 Census, Shedhe has a total population of about 821, with approximately 367 males and 454 females. The sex ratio is around 1237 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.99%, with male literacy at about 81.74% and female literacy near 64.10%. There are around 188 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shedhe's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shedhe

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shedhe. As per the 2011 stats, Shedhe had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shedhe

Knowing the nearby villages of Shedhe helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shedhe.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shedhe