Shirkhed - Morshi, Amravati

Shirkhed is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Shirkhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirkhed is 532303. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.06 hectares and falls under the 444707 pincode. Morshi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shirkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Teosa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Shirkhed village had a total population of 3,830 people, including 1,965 males and 1,865 females, living in 977 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.75%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 85.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 828, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirkhed

Shirkhed 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 Shirkhed

Shirkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Astegaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morshi to Shirkhed is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Shirkhed is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirkhed

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

Health Facilities in Shirkhed

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

FAQs about Shirkhed