Shirur - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Shirur is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirur is 603381. The village covers a total geographical area of 894.72 hectares and falls under the 581357 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shirur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Shirur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirur village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 801 males and 823 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 62.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirur

Shirur 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 Shirur

Shirur 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 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Shirur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Shirur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirur

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

Health Facilities in Shirur

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

FAQs about Shirur