Shirpur - Dharni, Amravati

Shirpur is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Sirpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirpur is 531430. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.54 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 104 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 1,600 people, including 799 males and 801 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.70%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 61.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,332.

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 Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Shirpur is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Shirpur is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 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