Shirgaon - Mawal, Pune

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Shirgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 556033. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.66 hectares and falls under the 410506 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village had a total population of 1,565 people, including 824 males and 741 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.76%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 71.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Shirgaon 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 Shirgaon

Public transport in the Shirgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Begdaewadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Shirgaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Shirgaon is about 35 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 Shirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shirgaon

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

FAQs about Shirgaon