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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Shirkol village had a total population of 3,668 people, including 1,910 males and 1,758 females, living in 736 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.20%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

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