Shirur - Chandvad, Nashik

Shirur is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shirur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirur is 550434. The village covers a total geographical area of 627 hectares and falls under the 423101 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Chandvad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirur

According to the 2011 Census, Shirur village had a total population of 1,715 people, including 882 males and 833 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 70.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

Shirur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Shirur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Shirur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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