Shirsate - Igatpuri, Nashik

Shirsate is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shirsate village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirsate is 551042. The village covers a total geographical area of 999 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Shirsate

According to the 2011 Census, Shirsate village had a total population of 1,280 people, including 659 males and 621 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.16%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 55.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirsate

Shirsate 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 Shirsate

Shirsate is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Shirsate is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Shirsate is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirsate

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

Health Facilities in Shirsate

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

FAQs about Shirsate