Shelgaon Rajgure

Shelgaon Rajgure Shelgaon Rajgure
village
Population  (2001)
• Total	1,271

Shelgaon Rajgure is a village in Risod Tehsil of Washim district in Maharashtra.

Geography

The village is located in the eastern part of the Washim District in Risod Tehsil. It located near the Kas River, which flows into the Penganga River. Its neighbouring villages include Masla Pen, Gowardhan, Linga, Kinkheda and Keshavnagar. The average elevation of the village is 635m. But this may vary in different parts with some below it or some may exceed it. The soil in the low-lying areas is more fertile compared to those in the highlands. There are some hills in the region to the north of the village. Agriculture is the main occupation of the peoples in the village. River Kas flows about 1 km south of the village. River Kas meets River Penganga in the nearby area.It is the main source of water for the irrigation in the region nearby the Kas. In monsoon season, roads in the village get covered with mud and there is a lot of untidy situation.

Climate and Agriculture

The climate of Shelgaon Rajgure is generally hot with sometimes the temperature reaching 45 °C. Shelgaon Rajgure has the monsoon type of climate with seasonal rainfall. Most of rainfall is received during the monsoon season. The average annual rainfall is 793 mm. The winters are cool and dry, with sometimes the temperature falling till 8.6 degree Celsius. Then comes the summer, which is very hot. At the noon the temperature rises and it becomes very hot with very less humidity.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the peoples in Shelgaon Rajgure. Nearly all its labour force is engaged in agriculture. The land is fertile. Important crops cultivated include Soybean in monsoon season or Kharif season and Gram, Wheat, Tur and Jowar in Winter or Rabi season. Groundnut, Moong, Dadar, Sesame, Vegetable, Onions and flower are also cultivated in small amount. The Soybean and Gram are the chief crops. The amount of rainfall received each year is reducing. In the year 2006 there was a great flood in the village. River Kas had overflowed. The had spread till 1 km on the both the banks of river submerging all the fields nearby in which the Soybean was just rowed. This caused the decomposition and destruction of the crop of Soybean. The water had just started entering the village. Water had surrounded the village on three sides. But fortunately the rain stopped and the water retreated. The village was saved from the danger of flood water submerging the village. This flood caused the destruction most of the Soybean crop. The loss was estimated as about Rs. 5.2 crores, which is the biggest lost due to crop failure in the last decade.

From year 2011 many farmers have started cultivating turmeric. One farmer cultivated turmeric in 2010 and he earned more money than cultivating traditional crops like Soyabean, Gram, Tur, etc. Therefore turmeric production may rise many fold. {{citation}}: Empty citation (help)

Transportation and Communication

Transportation facilities in the village are well developed. It is connected by road to all the major towns. There are good tar roads. Many vehicles pass by this village while going from Washim towards other cities. There are regular Bus Services for going to other towns.Private vehicles operate from Risod to Dongaon every 10 Minutes . There are MSRTC buses operating between Risod-Aurangabad, Risod-Mehakar, Risod-Dongaon, Washim-Mehakar, etc.

Shelgaon Rajgure is the well known of DESHMUKH community.