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

According to the 2011 Census, Shelewadi village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 626 males and 595 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.32%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222.

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

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