Shirabur - Babaleshwar, Vijayapura

Shirabur is a village situated in the Babaleshwar taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 53 km from Bijapur and around 53 km from Bijapur. Gunadal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirabur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirabur is 599142. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143.47 hectares and falls under the 586113 pincode. Bilgi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Shirabur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Babaleshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirabur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirabur village had a total population of 1,651 people, including 814 males and 837 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.65%, with male literacy at 70.23% and female literacy at 53.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirabur

Shirabur 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 Shirabur

Shirabur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulvad, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilgi to Shirabur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Shirabur is about 53 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 Shirabur

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

Health Facilities in Shirabur

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

FAQs about Shirabur