Shirol

Shirol is a village located in Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Shirol (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Shirol village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirol unique in its vibrant Shirol-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Shirol’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 Shirol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirol is 567330. The village spans a total geographical area of 3441 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416103. Kurundvad is nearest town to Shirol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Shirol

According to the 2011 Census, Shirol has a total population of about 27,649, with approximately 14,216 males and 13,433 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,876 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4,759 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,789. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.74%, with male literacy at about 80.46% and female literacy near 70.74%. There are around 6,028 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 27,649 14,216 13,433
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2,876 1,569 1,307
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4,759 2,374 2,385
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,789 924 865
Literate Population 20,941 11,438 9,503
Illiterate Population 6,708 2,778 3,930

Connectivity of Shirol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirol. As per the 2011 stats, Shirol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Shirol

Knowing the nearby villages of Shirol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirol.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirol

Where is Shirol located?
Shirol village is situated in Shirol Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shirol?
Shirol serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Shirol?
The pincode of Shirol is 416103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shirol as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shirol is 27,649, with 14,216 males and 13,433 females.
How many households are there in Shirol as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shirol village has a total of 6,028 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shirol as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shirol is 75.74%. The male literacy rate is 80.46%, while the female literacy rate is 70.74%.