Shirodi - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Shirodi is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Kannad and around 88 km from Aurangabad. Shirodi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirodi is 548364. The village covers a total geographical area of 837.5 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shirodi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirodi village had a total population of 1,492 people, including 771 males and 721 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.88%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 64.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirodi

Shirodi 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 Shirodi

Public transport in the Shirodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rohini, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Shirodi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Shirodi is about 88 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 Shirodi

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

Health Facilities in Shirodi

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

FAQs about Shirodi