Shirapur - Ashti, Beed

Shirapur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Ashti and around 105 km from Bid. Shirapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirapur is 558827. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.97 hectares and falls under the 414202 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Shirapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirapur village had a total population of 1,833 people, including 960 males and 873 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 64.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirapur

Shirapur 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 Shirapur

Shirapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Shirapur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Shirapur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirapur

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

Health Facilities in Shirapur

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

FAQs about Shirapur