Shirgaon - Murud, Raigad

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Murud and around 26 km from Alibag. Walke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 554224. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.17 hectares and falls under the 402202 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirgaon

As per Census 2011, Shirgaon village has a total population of 751 people, consisting of 383 males and 368 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirgaon are given below:

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 Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Shirgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Shirgaon is about 26 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