Shirunja - Gadag

Shirunja is a village situated in the Gadag taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gadag, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Yelishirur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirunja is 602043. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.09 hectares and falls under the 582120 pincode. Shirhatti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shirunja

According to the 2011 Census, Shirunja village had a total population of 2,027 people, including 1,046 males and 981 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 54.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirunja

Shirunja 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 Shirunja

Shirunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Binkadakatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirhatti to Shirunja is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Shirunja is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirunja

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

Health Facilities in Shirunja

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

FAQs about Shirunja