Shiur - Nilanga, Latur

Shiur is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Shiur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiur is 560789. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.76 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shiur 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 Shiur

According to the 2011 Census, Shiur village had a total population of 2,048 people, including 1,091 males and 957 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.16%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiur

Shiur 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 Shiur

Shiur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Shiur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Shiur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiur

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

Health Facilities in Shiur

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

FAQs about Shiur