Shirlal - Karkal, Udupi

Shirlal is a village situated in the Karkal taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karkala and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Shirlal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirlal is 608884. The village covers a total geographical area of 3672.92 hectares and falls under the 574101 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Shirlal

According to the 2011 Census, Shirlal village had a total population of 2,251 people, including 1,048 males and 1,203 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.76%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 75.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirlal

Shirlal 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 Shirlal

Shirlal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Shirlal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Shirlal is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirlal

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

Health Facilities in Shirlal

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

FAQs about Shirlal