Shirshinge - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Shirshinge is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Navashi serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirshinge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirshinge is 564938. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shirshinge

According to the 2011 Census, Shirshinge village had a total population of 453 people, including 208 males and 245 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.57%, with male literacy at 92.93% and female literacy at 74.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirshinge

Shirshinge 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 Shirshinge

Public transport in the Shirshinge is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Shirshinge is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shirshinge is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirshinge

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

Health Facilities in Shirshinge

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

FAQs about Shirshinge