Shevti - Karanja, Washim

Shevti is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Shevti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shevti is 530985. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.36 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shevti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shevti

According to the 2011 Census, Shevti village had a total population of 1,382 people, including 717 males and 665 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.73%, with male literacy at 92.46% and female literacy at 74.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Shevti

Shevti 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 Shevti

Public transport in the Shevti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Shevti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Shevti is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shevti

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

Health Facilities in Shevti

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

FAQs about Shevti