Shelewadi - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Shelewadi is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shelewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelewadi is 562624. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.17 hectares and falls under the 413305 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Shelewadi

As per Census 2011, Shelewadi village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 626 males and 595 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 755 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelewadi

Shelewadi 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 Shelewadi

Shelewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Shelewadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shelewadi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelewadi

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

Health Facilities in Shelewadi

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

FAQs about Shelewadi