Shirud - Amalner, Jalgaon

Shirud is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Shirud village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirud is 527535. The village covers a total geographical area of 835.08 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shirud

According to the 2011 Census, Shirud village had a total population of 3,178 people, including 1,663 males and 1,515 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.65%, with male literacy at 86.04% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirud

Shirud 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 Shirud

Shirud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Shirud is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Shirud is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirud

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

Health Facilities in Shirud

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

FAQs about Shirud