Shiruru - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Shiruru is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Tirthahalli and around 80 km from Shimoga. Honnetalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiruru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiruru is 608283. The village covers a total geographical area of 675.74 hectares and falls under the 577424 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shiruru

As per Census 2011, Shiruru village has a total population of 792 people, consisting of 392 males and 400 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiruru

Shiruru 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 Shiruru

Shiruru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Shiruru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Shiruru is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiruru

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

Health Facilities in Shiruru

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

FAQs about Shiruru