Shiradwad - Nippani, Belagavi

Shiradwad is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Chikodi and around 100 km from Belgaum. Shiradawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiradwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiradwad is 597154. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.05 hectares and falls under the 591214 pincode. Sadalgi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shiradwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nippani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiradwad

According to the 2011 Census, Shiradwad village had a total population of 3,110 people, including 1,541 males and 1,569 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiradwad

Shiradwad 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 Shiradwad

Shiradwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadalgi to Shiradwad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shiradwad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiradwad

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

Health Facilities in Shiradwad

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

FAQs about Shiradwad