Indian Village Directory

Shelgi Village

Shelgi is an inhabited village in Chitapur Taluk of Gulbarga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 620598, the Census 2011 record lists 1,222 people in 175 households and the reported area is 524.85 hectares. The local references include Heroor Gram Panchayat, Chitapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gulbarga at about 35 km.

In short:

Shelgi is a village in Chitapur Taluk, Gulbarga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 620598 and 1,222 people in 175 households.

Village Code620598
Population1,222
Households175
Area524.85 hectares
Nearest TownGulbarga

Detailed village profile

Shelgi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,222 people, 524.85 hectares of reported area and Gulbarga as the nearest town reference for Shelgi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Gulbarga
Taluk Chitapur
CD Block Chitapur
Gram Panchayat HEROOR
  • Shelgi falls under Chitapur Taluk in Gulbarga district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 620598.
  • The record lists 1,222 people living in 175 households.
  • The reported village area is 524.85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gulbarga.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Shelgi
Census Village Code
620598
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Gulbarga
District Census Code
579
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chitapur
Sub-district Census Code
05585
CD Block
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat
Heroor
Households
175
Population
1,222
Male Population
615
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
986.99
Area
524.85 hectares
Area
5.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Gulbarga
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
585322
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 232.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.97% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shelgi in the official administrative record. Census village code 620598, Heroor Gram Panchayat and Chitapur CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
579
Sub-district Census Code
05585
Village Census Code
620598
CD Block Code
0153
CD Block Name
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Heroor

Location and Distance

Gulbarga is the nearest town listed for Shelgi, about 35 km away. Gulbarga is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chitapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Gulbarga
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gulbarga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gulbarga
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Gulbarga
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
524.85 hectares
Area
5.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,222 people in 175 households, with 615 male residents and 607 female residents. The average household size is 6.98, and SC share is 28.97% and ST share is 0.08% for Shelgi. Population density works out to about 232.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
175
Total Population
1,222
Male Population
615
Female Population
607
Sex Ratio
986.99
Average Household Size
6.98
SC Population
354
SC Male Population
177
SC Female Population
177
SC Population Share
28.97
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shelgi list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shelgi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shelgi include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
21.91 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shelgi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shelgi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Shelgi.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shelgi show that reported agricultural commodities include Jowar and net sown area is 461.38 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jowar
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.99
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.53 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.09 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
461.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
461.38 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shelgi village located?

Shelgi is in Chitapur Taluk of Gulbarga district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Shelgi village in?

Shelgi village is in Gulbarga district.

Which state is Shelgi village in?

Shelgi village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Shelgi under?

Shelgi comes under Chitapur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shelgi?

The Census village code of Shelgi is 620598.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shelgi under?

Shelgi is listed under HEROOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chitapur.

What is the population of Shelgi village?

The village record lists 1,222 people and 175 households for Shelgi.

How many households are in Shelgi village?

The village record lists 175 households for Shelgi.

What is the male and female population of Shelgi?

The record lists 615 male residents and 607 female residents for Shelgi.

What is the sex ratio of Shelgi village?

The sex ratio of Shelgi is 986.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shelgi village?

The reported geographical area of Shelgi is 524.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Shelgi village?

The approximate population density of Shelgi is 232.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shelgi?

The nearest town listed for Shelgi is Gulbarga, about 35 km away.

How far is Shelgi from the district headquarters?

Shelgi is about 35 km from Gulbarga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shelgi from the sub-district headquarters?

Shelgi is about 40 km from Chitapur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shelgi?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shelgi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shelgi?

For Shelgi, reported agricultural commodities include Jowar and net sown area is 461.38 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shelgi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.