Shirgaon

Shirgaon is a village located in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Mandangad (tehsildar office) and 190km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Shirgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirgaon unique in its vibrant Mandangad-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Shirgaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shirgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirgaon is 564777. The village spans a total geographical area of 785 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415203. Mahad is nearest town to Shirgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirgaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shirgaon

Population of Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon has a total population of about 613, with approximately 274 males and 339 females. The sex ratio is around 1237 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 44 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.57%, with male literacy at about 82.48% and female literacy near 66.37%. There are around 161 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirgaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Shirgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Shirgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirgaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon