Shirkol - Navalgund, Dharwad

Shirkol is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Shirakol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirkol is 602330. The village covers a total geographical area of 1293.07 hectares and falls under the 580112 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Shirkol

As per Census 2011, Shirkol village has a total population of 3,668 people, consisting of 1,910 males and 1,758 females. The village has 736 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 411 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,254 literate and 1,414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirkol

Shirkol 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 Shirkol

Shirkol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hebsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Shirkol is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Shirkol is about 32 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 Shirkol

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

Health Facilities in Shirkol

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

FAQs about Shirkol