Shiruru

Shiruru is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Maratturu is the gram panchayat of Shiruru village.

Here you can discover what makes Shiruru unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Shiruru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shiruru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiruru is 607172. The village spans a total geographical area of 614.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577430. Sagar is nearest town to Shiruru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shiruru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sorab Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shiruru

Population of Shiruru

According to the 2011 Census, Shiruru has a total population of about 771, with approximately 395 males and 376 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.28%, with male literacy at about 73.67% and female literacy near 58.51%. There are around 182 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shiruru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shiruru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shiruru. As per the 2011 stats, Shiruru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shiruru

Knowing the nearby villages of Shiruru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shiruru.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiruru