Shirvali - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Shirvali is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shiravli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirvali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirvali is 565294. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shirvali 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 Shirvali

According to the 2011 Census, Shirvali village had a total population of 767 people, including 350 males and 417 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 63.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirvali

Shirvali 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 Shirvali

Shirvali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Shirvali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shirvali is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirvali

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

Health Facilities in Shirvali

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

FAQs about Shirvali