Shirkoli - Velhe, Pune

Shirkoli is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Shirkoli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirkoli is 556574. The village covers a total geographical area of 1315.82 hectares and falls under the 412107 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Shirkoli

According to the 2011 Census, Shirkoli village had a total population of 276 people, including 127 males and 149 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirkoli

Shirkoli 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 Shirkoli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shirkoli. The nearest railway station is Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Shirkoli is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Shirkoli is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirkoli

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

Health Facilities in Shirkoli

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

FAQs about Shirkoli