Shirati - Shirol, Kolhapur

Shirati is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shirati village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirati is 567334. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.11 hectares and falls under the 416103 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shirati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shirati

According to the 2011 Census, Shirati village had a total population of 5,640 people, including 2,903 males and 2,737 females, living in 1,238 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.12%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 75.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 778, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirati

Shirati 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 Shirati

Shirati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vijayanagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Shirati is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Shirati is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirati

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

Health Facilities in Shirati

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

FAQs about Shirati