Shirol - Nargund, Gadag

Shirol is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Shirol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirol is 601888. The village covers a total geographical area of 1152.47 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Shirol

According to the 2011 Census, Shirol village had a total population of 6,526 people, including 3,299 males and 3,227 females, living in 1,319 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.59%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirol

Shirol 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 Shirol

Shirol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Shirol is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Shirol is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirol

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

Health Facilities in Shirol

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

FAQs about Shirol