Shelgaon (Ma.) - Barshi, Solapur

Shelgaon (Ma.) is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shelgaon (markad) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shelgaon (Ma.) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon (Ma.) is 562068. The village covers a total geographical area of 843 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shelgaon (Ma.)

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon (Ma.) village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 650 males and 606 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.46%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelgaon (Ma.)

Shelgaon (Ma.) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Shelgaon (Ma.)

Shelgaon (Ma.) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Shelgaon (Ma.).

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Shelgaon (Ma.) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shelgaon (Ma.) is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon (Ma.)

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

Health Facilities in Shelgaon (Ma.)

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

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