Velu is an inhabited village in Shrigonda Taluka of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 558477, the Census 2011 record lists 1,164 people in 246 households and the reported area is 776.56 hectares. The local references include Shrigonda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shrigonda at about 6 km.
In short:
Velu is a village in Shrigonda Taluka, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 558477 and 1,164 people in 246 households.
Village Code558477
Population1,164
Households246
Area776.56 hectares
Nearest TownShrigonda
Detailed village profile
Velu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,164 people, 776.56 hectares of reported area and Shrigonda as the nearest town reference for Velu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Velu falls under Shrigonda Taluka in Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 558477.
The record lists 1,164 people living in 246 households.
The reported village area is 776.56 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Shrigonda.
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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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
Velu
Census Village Code
558477
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Ahmadnagar
District Census Code
522
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shrigonda
Sub-district Census Code
04212
CD Block
Shrigonda
Households
246
Population
1,164
Male Population
601
Female Population
563
Sex Ratio
936.77
Area
776.56 hectares
Area
7.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Shrigonda
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
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 Density149.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.9%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Velu in the official administrative record. Census village code 558477 and Shrigonda CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
522
Sub-district Census Code
04212
Village Census Code
558477
CD Block Code
0263
CD Block Name
Shrigonda
Location and Distance
Shrigonda is the nearest town listed for Velu, about 6 km away. Ahmadnagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Shrigonda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Ahmadnagar
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shrigonda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Shrigonda
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
776.56 hectares
Area
7.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,164 people in 246 households, with 601 male residents and 563 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 13.83% and ST share is 4.9% for Velu. Population density works out to about 149.89 people per sq km.
Total Households
246
Total Population
1,164
Male Population
601
Female Population
563
Sex Ratio
936.77
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
161
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
78
SC Population Share
13.83
ST Population
57
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
36
ST Population Share
4.9
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Velu list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Velu. 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 Velu 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
115 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Velu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. 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
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Velu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Velu is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Velu show that net sown area is 609.93 hectares and irrigated land is 394.93 hectares (64.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
26.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
112.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
20.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
609.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
215 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
394.93
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.