Shirgaon Village Overview
Shirgaon is a village in Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 27 km from Khed tehsil headquarters and around 150 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shirgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shirgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 565139. The village covers a geographical area of 2117 hectares. Khed is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shirgaon
Population & Demographics of Shirgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Shirgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 787 | 360 | 427 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 75 | 41 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 110 | 44 | 66 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 529 | 273 | 256 |
| Illiterate Population | 258 | 87 | 171 |
Key population details of Shirgaon village are given below:
- Shirgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 787, including approximately 360 males and 427 females, with a sex ratio of 1186 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 110 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 51 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shirgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.22%.
- There are around 229 households in Shirgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shirgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Shirgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shirgaon
The following villages are located close to Shirgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon
- Where is Shirgaon located?
- Shirgaon village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon?
- Shirgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Shirgaon?
- Shirgaon has a total population of 787, including 360 males and 427 females.
- How many households are there in Shirgaon?
- There are 229 households in Shirgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Shirgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirgaon is 67.22%. Male literacy is 75.83% and female literacy is 59.95%.