Shirambe - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Shirambe is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shirambe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirambe is 565674. The village covers a total geographical area of 929 hectares and falls under the 415641 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Shirambe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirambe

According to the 2011 Census, Shirambe village had a total population of 749 people, including 321 males and 428 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,333 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.12%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirambe

Shirambe 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 Shirambe

Shirambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Shirambe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shirambe is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirambe

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

Health Facilities in Shirambe

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

FAQs about Shirambe