Shirmi - Katol, Nagpur

Shirmi is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirmi is 535072. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.78 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shirmi is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirmi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirmi village had a total population of 1,979 people, including 1,043 males and 936 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.89%, with male literacy at 88.45% and female literacy at 80.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirmi

Shirmi 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 Shirmi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shirmi. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Shirmi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Shirmi 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 Shirmi

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

Health Facilities in Shirmi

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

FAQs about Shirmi