Mouje Shirgaon - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Mouje Shirgaon is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shiragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mouje Shirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mouje Shirgaon is 568093. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.42 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Mouje Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mouje Shirgaon

As per Census 2011, Mouje Shirgaon village has a total population of 1,226 people, consisting of 621 males and 605 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 780 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mouje Shirgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mouje Shirgaon

Mouje Shirgaon 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 Mouje Shirgaon

Mouje Shirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Mouje Shirgaon is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mouje Shirgaon is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mouje Shirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Mouje Shirgaon

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

FAQs about Mouje Shirgaon