Shirad Shahapur - Aundha (Nagnath), Hingoli

Shirad Shahapur is a village situated in the Aundha (Nagnath) tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aundha (nagnath) and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Shirad Shahapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirad Shahapur is 546073. The village covers a total geographical area of 2574 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Shirad Shahapur

As per Census 2011, Shirad Shahapur village has a total population of 7,386 people, consisting of 3,769 males and 3,617 females. The village has 1,436 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 973 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,135 literate and 2,251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 936 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 638 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirad Shahapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,3863,7693,617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)973493480
Scheduled Castes (SC)936458478
Scheduled Tribes (ST)638339299
Literate Population5,1352,8732,262
Illiterate Population2,2518961,355

Nearby Villages of Shirad Shahapur

Shirad Shahapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShingiSouth-East3.71 km
WaghiSouth-East4.00 km
HiradgaonSouth4.69 km
Wai Tarf DhamangaonSouth-East5.25 km
DaregaonNorth-West5.98 km
PimpriEast6.10 km
MarsulEast6.18 km
Asola Traf LakhNorth6.45 km
Pangra Tarf DhamangaonSouth-East6.47 km
NahadSouth-West6.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shirad Shahapur

Public transport in the Shirad Shahapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junona Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Shirad Shahapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Shirad Shahapur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirad Shahapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shirad Shahapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shirad Shahapur

Where is Shirad Shahapur located?

Shirad Shahapur village is located in Aundha (Nagnath) Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shirad Shahapur?

Shirad Shahapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shirad Shahapur?

The pincode of Shirad Shahapur is 431705.

What is the population of Shirad Shahapur?

Shirad Shahapur has a total population of 7,386, including 3,769 males and 3,617 females.

How many households are there in Shirad Shahapur?

There are 1,436 households in Shirad Shahapur.

What is the literacy rate in Shirad Shahapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirad Shahapur is 69.52%. Male literacy is 76.23% and female literacy is 62.54%.