Shirpur - Patur, Akola

Shirpur is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Changephal serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirpur is 530334. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.39 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Shirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirpur village had a total population of 1,422 people, including 741 males and 681 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.74%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 94.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirpur

Shirpur 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 Shirpur

Shirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Shirpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Shirpur is about 51 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 Shirpur

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

Health Facilities in Shirpur

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

FAQs about Shirpur