Shirsangi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Shirsangi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 98.5 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sirsangi serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirsangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirsangi is 567944. The village covers a total geographical area of 641 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shirsangi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirsangi village had a total population of 1,680 people, including 789 males and 891 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.33%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirsangi

Shirsangi 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 Shirsangi

Shirsangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Shirsangi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Shirsangi is about 98.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirsangi

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

Health Facilities in Shirsangi

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

FAQs about Shirsangi