Shippur - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Shippur is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kolindre Khalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shippur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shippur is 568193. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Shippur 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 Shippur

As per Census 2011, Shippur village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 146 males and 154 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 128 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shippur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shippur

Shippur 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 Shippur

Shippur 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 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Shippur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Shippur is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shippur

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

Health Facilities in Shippur

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

FAQs about Shippur