Shirady - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Shirady is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Puttur and around 83 km from Mangalore. Shirady village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirady is 617703. The village covers a total geographical area of 6985 hectares and falls under the 574229 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Shirady

As per Census 2011, Shirady village has a total population of 2,933 people, consisting of 1,438 males and 1,495 females. The village has 746 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,299 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirady are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shirady

Shirady 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 Shirady

Shirady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harebetta, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Shirady is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Shirady is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirady

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

Health Facilities in Shirady

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

FAQs about Shirady