Shirgaon
Shirgaon is a village located in Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Chandgad (tehsildar office) and 148km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Shiragaon is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon village.
Here you can discover what makes Shirgaon unique in its vibrant Chandgad-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Shirgaon’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 Shirgaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirgaon is 568093. The village spans a total geographical area of 486.42 hectares. Belgaum(karnataka) is nearest town to Shirgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.
Google Map of Shirgaon
Population of Shirgaon
According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon has a total population of about 1,226, with approximately 621 males and 605 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.62%, with male literacy at about 75.20% and female literacy near 51.74%. There are around 249 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,226 | 621 | 605 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 157 | 73 | 84 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 780 | 467 | 313 |
Illiterate Population | 446 | 154 | 292 |
Connectivity of Shirgaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Shirgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shirgaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Shirgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirgaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon
- Where is Shirgaon located?
- Shirgaon village is situated in Chandgad Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shirgaon is Shiragaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shirgaon is 1,226, with 621 males and 605 females.
- How many households are there in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village has a total of 249 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shirgaon is 63.62%. The male literacy rate is 75.20%, while the female literacy rate is 51.74%.