Shiroor

Shiroor is a village located in Kundapura taluka of Udupi district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Kundapura (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Udupi. As per 2009 stats, Shiruru is the gram panchayat of Shiroor village.

Here you can discover what makes Shiroor unique in its vibrant Kundapura-Udupi region. You’ll see Shiroor’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 Shiroor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiroor is 608660. The village spans a total geographical area of 1466.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 576228. Bhatkal is nearest town to Shiroor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Shiroor

According to the 2011 Census, Shiroor has a total population of about 17,432, with approximately 8,623 males and 8,809 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,846 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 444 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 22. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.69%, with male literacy at about 84.61% and female literacy near 74.88%. There are around 3,066 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shiroor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 17,432 8,623 8,809
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,846 973 873
Scheduled Castes (SC) 444 220 224
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 22 13 9
Literate Population 13,892 7,296 6,596
Illiterate Population 3,540 1,327 2,213

Connectivity of Shiroor

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Shiroor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiroor

Where is Shiroor located?
Shiroor village is situated in Kundapura Taluka, within the Udupi district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shiroor?
The Gram Panchayat of Shiroor is Shiruru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shiroor?
The pincode of Shiroor is 576228, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shiroor as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shiroor is 17,432, with 8,623 males and 8,809 females.
How many households are there in Shiroor as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shiroor village has a total of 3,066 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shiroor as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shiroor is 79.69%. The male literacy rate is 84.61%, while the female literacy rate is 74.88%.