Where is Velu village located?
Velu is in Shrigonda Taluka of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Velu Village
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.
Village Code558477
Population1,164
Households246
Area776.56 hectares
Nearest TownShrigonda
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
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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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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 peopleCalculated 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
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Velu village in?
Velu village is in Ahmadnagar district.
Which state is Velu village in?
Velu village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Velu under?
Velu comes under Shrigonda Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Velu?
The Census village code of Velu is 558477.
What is the population of Velu village?
The village record lists 1,164 people and 246 households for Velu.
How many households are in Velu village?
The village record lists 246 households for Velu.
What is the male and female population of Velu?
The record lists 601 male residents and 563 female residents for Velu.
What is the sex ratio of Velu village?
The sex ratio of Velu is 936.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Velu village?
The reported geographical area of Velu is 776.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Velu village?
The approximate population density of Velu is 149.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Velu?
The nearest town listed for Velu is Shrigonda, about 6 km away.
How far is Velu from the district headquarters?
Velu is about 65 km from Ahmadnagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Velu from the sub-district headquarters?
Velu is about 6 km from Shrigonda, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Velu?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Velu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Velu?
For Velu, net sown area is 609.93 hectares and irrigated land is 394.93 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Velu.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Velu.