Shelapi - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Shelapi is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bhogave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelapi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelapi is 566637. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 416523 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Shelapi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shelapi

According to the 2011 Census, Shelapi village had a total population of 601 people, including 292 males and 309 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 77.30%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shelapi

Shelapi 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 Shelapi

Shelapi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Shelapi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Shelapi 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 Shelapi

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

Health Facilities in Shelapi

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

FAQs about Shelapi