Shirnal - Chadchan, Vijayapura

Shirnal is a village situated in the Chadchan taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Indi and around 68 km from Bijapur. Dhulkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirnal is 599180. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.34 hectares and falls under the 586207 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Shirnal

According to the 2011 Census, Shirnal village had a total population of 2,285 people, including 1,149 males and 1,136 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.84%, with male literacy at 75.10% and female literacy at 52.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirnal

Shirnal 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 Shirnal

Shirnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Shirnal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Shirnal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirnal

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

Health Facilities in Shirnal

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

FAQs about Shirnal