Shirur

Shirur is a village located in Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kandhar (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Shirur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirur unique in its vibrant Kandhar-Nanded region. You’ll see Shirur’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 Shirur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirur is 545386. The village spans a total geographical area of 311 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 431714. Mukhed is nearest town to Shirur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shirur

Population of Shirur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirur has a total population of about 1,352, with approximately 710 males and 642 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 414 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 66. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.20%, with male literacy at about 72.25% and female literacy near 59.50%. There are around 315 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirur

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

Nearby Villages of Shirur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirur