Shelwadi is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552256, the Census 2011 record lists 1,707 people in 449 households and the reported area is 443.49 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 6 km.
In short:
Shelwadi is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552256 and 1,707 people in 449 households.
Village Code552256
Population1,707
Households449
Area443.49 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar
Detailed village profile
Shelwadi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,707 people, 443.49 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Shelwadi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shelwadi falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 552256.
The record lists 1,707 people living in 449 households.
The reported village area is 443.49 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
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
Shelwadi
Census Village Code
552256
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palghar
Sub-district Census Code
04163
CD Block
Palghar
Households
449
Population
1,707
Male Population
877
Female Population
830
Sex Ratio
946.41
Area
443.49 hectares
Area
4.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
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 Density384.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.69%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share58.7%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shelwadi in the official administrative record. Census village code 552256 and Palghar CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552256
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar
Location and Distance
Palghar is the nearest town listed for Shelwadi, about 6 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
443.49 hectares
Area
4.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,707 people in 449 households, with 877 male residents and 830 female residents. The average household size is 3.8, and SC share is 2.69% and ST share is 58.7% for Shelwadi. Population density works out to about 384.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
449
Total Population
1,707
Male Population
877
Female Population
830
Sex Ratio
946.41
Average Household Size
3.8
SC Population
46
SC Male Population
22
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
2.69
ST Population
1,002
ST Male Population
488
ST Female Population
514
ST Population Share
58.7
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shelwadi list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shelwadi. 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 Shelwadi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered 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
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
2.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shelwadi 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shelwadi 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 Shelwadi is reported as 22 hours per day in summer and 22 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shelwadi show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 88.33 hectares and irrigated land is 60.33 hectares (68.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Grass
Forest Area In Hectares
311.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.24
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.47 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.29 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
88.33
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.33
Canals Area In Hectares
8.5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.