Shiral - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Shiral is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shiral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiral is 565273. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shiral

As per Census 2011, Shiral village has a total population of 1,869 people, consisting of 884 males and 985 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,487 literate and 382 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiral

Shiral 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 Shiral

Shiral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Shiral is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shiral is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiral

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

Health Facilities in Shiral

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

FAQs about Shiral