Shelgaon Khavane - Malegaon, Washim

Shelgaon Khavane is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Shelgaonbagade serves as the Village Panchayat for Shelgaon Khavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelgaon Khavane is 530692. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.67 hectares and falls under the 444505 pincode. Washim is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Shelgaon Khavane

According to the 2011 Census, Shelgaon Khavane village had a total population of 655 people, including 351 males and 304 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.33%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 72.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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 Khavane

Shelgaon Khavane 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 Shelgaon Khavane

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shelgaon Khavane. The nearest railway station is Kata Road, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Washim to Shelgaon Khavane is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelgaon Khavane

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

Health Facilities in Shelgaon Khavane

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 Khavane village are given below:

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