Shiroli - Khanapur, Belagavi

Shiroli is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Khanapur and around 39 km from Belgaum. Shiroli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiroli is 597926. The village covers a total geographical area of 978.18 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shiroli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiroli

According to the 2011 Census, Shiroli village had a total population of 1,135 people, including 586 males and 549 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 61.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shiroli

Shiroli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shiroli

Public transport in the Shiroli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunji, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Shiroli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shiroli is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiroli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shiroli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shiroli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shiroli village are given below:

FAQs about Shiroli