Shelu Kh. - Mangrulpir, Washim

Shelu Kh. is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Shelu (kd) serves as the Village Panchayat for Shelu Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shelu Kh. is 530727. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.84 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Shelu Kh. 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 Shelu Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Shelu Kh. village had a total population of 5,576 people, including 2,917 males and 2,659 females, living in 1,188 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.56%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 80.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 857, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Shelu Kh.

Shelu Kh. 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 Shelu Kh.

Shelu Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Shelu Kh. is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Shelu Kh. is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shelu Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Shelu Kh.

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

FAQs about Shelu Kh.