Shirgaon - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shirgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 564777. The village covers a total geographical area of 785 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Shirgaon 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 Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village had a total population of 613 people, including 274 males and 339 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,237 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.85%, with male literacy at 92.62% and female literacy at 73.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Shirgaon 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 Shirgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shirgaon. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Shirgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shirgaon is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shirgaon

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

FAQs about Shirgaon