Shirsangi

Shirsangi is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 21.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 98.5km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Sirsangi is the gram panchayat of Shirsangi village.

Here you can discover what makes Shirsangi unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Shirsangi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shirsangi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirsangi is 567944. The village spans a total geographical area of 641 hectares. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Shirsangi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirsangi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shirsangi

Population of Shirsangi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirsangi has a total population of about 1,680, with approximately 789 males and 891 females. The sex ratio is around 1129 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 252 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 22. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.99%, with male literacy at about 70.09% and female literacy near 58.59%. There are around 419 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirsangi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirsangi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirsangi. As per the 2011 stats, Shirsangi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shirsangi

Knowing the nearby villages of Shirsangi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirsangi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirsangi