Shirgunji - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Shirgunji is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgunji is 603479. The village covers a total geographical area of 692.81 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta 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 Kumta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirgunji

As per Census 2011, Shirgunji village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 368 males and 364 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 233 illiterate residents.

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

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 Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta 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 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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