Shirur - Umri, Nanded

Shirur is a village situated in the Umri tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peth Umri and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Shirur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirur is 544908. The village covers a total geographical area of 1036.72 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Naigaon 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 1,606 people, including 789 males and 817 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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 Umri, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Shirur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Shirur is about 48 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 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