Indian Village Directory

Shelu Village

Shelu is an inhabited village in Sindkhed Raja Taluka of Buldana district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 529500, the Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 149 households and the reported area is 569 hectares. The local references include Sindkhed Raja CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sindkhed Raja at about 27 km.

In short:

Shelu is a village in Sindkhed Raja Taluka, Buldana district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 529500 and 693 people in 149 households.

Village Code529500
Population693
Households149
Area569 hectares
Nearest TownSindkhed Raja

Detailed village profile

Shelu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 693 people, 569 hectares of reported area and Sindkhed Raja as the nearest town reference for Shelu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Buldana
Taluka Sindkhed Raja
CD Block Sindkhed Raja
  • Shelu falls under Sindkhed Raja Taluka in Buldana district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 529500.
  • The record lists 693 people living in 149 households.
  • The reported village area is 569 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sindkhed Raja.
  • 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
Shelu
Census Village Code
529500
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Buldana
District Census Code
500
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sindkhed Raja
Sub-district Census Code
03986
CD Block
Sindkhed Raja
Households
149
Population
693
Male Population
353
Female Population
340
Sex Ratio
963.17
Area
569 hectares
Area
5.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Sindkhed Raja
Nearest Town Distance
27 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 Density 121.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.19% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shelu in the official administrative record. Census village code 529500 and Sindkhed Raja CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
500
Sub-district Census Code
03986
Village Census Code
529500
CD Block Code
0037
CD Block Name
Sindkhed Raja

Location and Distance

Sindkhed Raja is the nearest town listed for Shelu, about 27 km away. Buldana is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sindkhed Raja
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Buldana
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sindkhed Raja
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town
Sindkhed Raja
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
569 hectares
Area
5.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 149 households, with 353 male residents and 340 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 19.19% and ST share is 0% for Shelu. Population density works out to about 121.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
149
Total Population
693
Male Population
353
Female Population
340
Sex Ratio
963.17
Average Household Size
4.65
SC Population
133
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
66
SC Population Share
19.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shelu list 1 government primary school. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shelu include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shelu include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shelu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shelu is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shelu show that net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 263 hectares (92.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
263 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
283.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
263.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shelu village located?

Shelu is in Sindkhed Raja Taluka of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Shelu village in?

Shelu village is in Buldana district.

Which state is Shelu village in?

Shelu village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Shelu under?

Shelu comes under Sindkhed Raja Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shelu?

The Census village code of Shelu is 529500.

What is the population of Shelu village?

The village record lists 693 people and 149 households for Shelu.

How many households are in Shelu village?

The village record lists 149 households for Shelu.

What is the male and female population of Shelu?

The record lists 353 male residents and 340 female residents for Shelu.

What is the sex ratio of Shelu village?

The sex ratio of Shelu is 963.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shelu village?

The reported geographical area of Shelu is 569 hectares.

What is the population density of Shelu village?

The approximate population density of Shelu is 121.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shelu?

The nearest town listed for Shelu is Sindkhed Raja, about 27 km away.

How far is Shelu from the district headquarters?

Shelu is about 125 km from Buldana, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shelu from the sub-district headquarters?

Shelu is about 27 km from Sindkhed Raja, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shelu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shelu.

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

For Shelu, net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 263 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shelu.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Shelu.

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.