Shiroor - Bainduru, Udupi

Shiroor is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Kundapura and around 76 km from Udupi. Shiruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiroor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiroor is 608660. The village covers a total geographical area of 1466.48 hectares and falls under the 576228 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Shiroor

As per Census 2011, Shiroor village has a total population of 17,432 people, consisting of 8,623 males and 8,809 females. The village has 3,066 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,846 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,892 literate and 3,540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiroor

Shiroor 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 Shiroor

Shiroor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Shiroor is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Shiroor is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiroor

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

Health Facilities in Shiroor

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

FAQs about Shiroor