Shiragur - Raybag, Belagavi

Shiragur is a village situated in the Raybag taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Raibag and around 116 km from Belgaum. Sirgur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiragur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiragur is 597385. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.24 hectares and falls under the 591311 pincode. Kudchi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shiragur

According to the 2011 Census, Shiragur village had a total population of 3,241 people, including 1,693 males and 1,548 females, living in 687 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 66.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiragur

Shiragur 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 Shiragur

Shiragur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudachi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudchi to Shiragur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shiragur is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiragur

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

Health Facilities in Shiragur

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

FAQs about Shiragur