Malshelu - Mangrulpir, Washim

Malshelu is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Malshelu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malshelu is 530711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143.75 hectares and falls under the 444405 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Malshelu

According to the 2011 Census, Malshelu village had a total population of 1,809 people, including 947 males and 862 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 66.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Malshelu

Malshelu 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 Malshelu

Malshelu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Malshelu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Malshelu is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malshelu

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

Health Facilities in Malshelu

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

FAQs about Malshelu