Shirgunji - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Shirgunji is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Vasarakudrige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgunji is 603396. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.67 hectares and falls under the 581357 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shirgunji

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgunji village had a total population of 949 people, including 475 males and 474 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.10%, with male literacy at 93.04% and female literacy at 85.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirgunji

Shirgunji 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 Shirgunji

Shirgunji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Shirgunji is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shirgunji is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgunji

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

Health Facilities in Shirgunji

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

FAQs about Shirgunji