Shirur - Mukhed, Nanded

Shirur is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shirur Dabde serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirur is 545460. The village covers a total geographical area of 1356.15 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Shirur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirur village had a total population of 3,912 people, including 1,946 males and 1,966 females, living in 793 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 52.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirur

Shirur 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 Shirur

Public transport in the Shirur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Shirur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shirur is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirur

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

Health Facilities in Shirur

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

FAQs about Shirur