Shirol - Nilanga, Latur

Shirol is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Shirol village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirol is 560782. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shirol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nilanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirol

According to the 2011 Census, Shirol village had a total population of 3,183 people, including 1,650 males and 1,533 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.82%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 785, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirol

Shirol 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 Shirol

Public transport in the Shirol is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Her, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Shirol is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Shirol is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirol

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

Health Facilities in Shirol

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

FAQs about Shirol