Shirol - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Shirol is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Muddebihal and around 89 km from Bijapur. Kavadimatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirol is 599624. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.68 hectares and falls under the 586212 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shirol

According to the 2011 Census, Shirol village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 696 males and 698 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.86%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 54.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirol

Shirol 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 Shirol

Shirol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Shirol is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Shirol is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirol

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

Health Facilities in Shirol

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

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