Shirala
Shirala is a Town and Tehsil in Sangli District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Shirala Block (CD) is 04295. Total area of shirala tehsil is 626 km². Shirala tehsil has a population of 1,62,911 peoples. Shirala tehsil has a population density of 260.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,344 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 70.66% population of shirala tehsil is literate, out of which 79.08% males and 62.37% females are literate.
List of Villages in Shirala Tehsil
Shirala Tehsil has a total of 97 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Shirala Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambewadi | Ambewadi | Uran Islampur (32 km) |
| 2 | Antri Bk | Antri B | Uran Islampur (27 km) |
| 3 | Antri Kh | Antri Kh | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 4 | Arala | Arala | Karad (54 km) |
| 5 | Asvalwadi | Aswalwadi | Uran Islampur (31 km) |
| 6 | Aundhi | Aundhi | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 7 | Bambavade | Bambavade | Uran Islampur (17 km) |
| 8 | Beldarwadi | Beladarwadi | Uran Islampur (19 km) |
| 9 | Belewadi | Belewadi | Uran Islampur (35 km) |
| 10 | Beradewadi | Arala | Karad (54 km) |
| 11 | Bhairewadi | Bhiravwadi | Uran Islampur (21 km) |
| 12 | Bhashtewadi | Arala | Karad (54 km) |
| 13 | Bhatshirgaon | Bhat Shiragaon | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 14 | Bhatwadi | Bhatwadi | Uran Islampur (23 km) |
| 15 | Bilashi | Bilashi | Karad (54 km) |
| 16 | Biur | Biur | Uran Islampur (21 km) |
| 17 | Charan | Charan | Karad (50 km) |
| 18 | Chikhali | Chikhali | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 19 | Chikhalwadi | Chikhalwadi | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 20 | Chinchewadi | Chinchewadi | Karad (53 km) |
| 21 | Chincholi | Chincholi | Karad (36 km) |
| 22 | Devwadi | Deowadi | Uran Islampur (24 km) |
| 23 | Dhamavade | Dhamavade | Karad (55 km) |
| 24 | Dhaswadi | Dhuswadi | Karad (36 km) |
| 25 | Dholewadi | Dholewadi | Kolhapur (37 km) |
| 26 | Gavalewadi | Gavalewadi | Karad (36 km) |
| 27 | Ghagarewadi | Ghagarewadi | Uran Islampur (27 km) |
| 28 | Girajvade | Girjawade | Karad (18 km) |
| 29 | Gudhe | Ghudhe | Karad (54 km) |
| 30 | Hategaon | Hatgaon | Karad (36 km) |
| 31 | Ingrul | Ingrul | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 32 | Jambhalewadi | Jamblewadi | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 33 | Kadamwadi | Kadamwadi | Karad (53 km) |
| 34 | Kalundre | Kalundre | Karad (53 km) |
| 35 | Kande | Kande | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 36 | Kandur | Kandur | Kandur (30 km) |
| 37 | Kapari | Kapari | Uran Islampur (22 km) |
| 38 | Karamale | Karamale | Uran Islampur (32 km) |
| 39 | Karanguli | Karungali | Karad (53 km) |
| 40 | Kharale | Kharale | Karad (53 km) |
| 41 | Khed | Khed | Uran Islampur (20 km) |
| 42 | Khirawade | Khirawade | Karad (36 km) |
| 43 | Khujgaon | Khujgaon | Karad (36 km) |
| 44 | Khundalapur | Khundalapur | Karad (62 km) |
| 45 | Kinarewadi | Kinarewadi | Karad (54 km) |
| 46 | Kokarud | Kokrud | Karad (36 km) |
| 47 | Kondaiwadi | Kondaiwadi | Uran Islampur (36 km) |
| 48 | Kusaiwadi | Kusaiwadi | Karad (54 km) |
| 49 | Kusalewadi | Kulalewadi | Karad (52 km) |
| 50 | Ladewadi | Ladewadi | Uran Islampur (24 km) |
| 51 | Madalawadi | Madalgaon | Karad (40 km) |
| 52 | Malewadi | Malewadi | Karad (36 km) |
| 53 | Manadur | Mandur | Karad (54 km) |
| 54 | Manewadi | Manewadi | Karad (54 km) |
| 55 | Mangle | Mangle | Uran Islampur (24 km) |
| 56 | Mangrul | Mangrul | Uran Islampur (33 km) |
| 57 | Mankarwadi | Antri B | Uran Islampur (29 km) |
| 58 | Marathwadi | Marathewadi | Karad (53 km) |
| 59 | Meni | Meni | Karad (37 km) |
| 60 | Mohare | Mohare | Karad (50 km) |
| 61 | Morewadi | Morewadi | Karad (36 km) |
| 62 | Nathavade | Nathavade | Karad (50 km) |
| 63 | Natoli | Natholi | Kolhapur (35 km) |
| 64 | Nigadi | Nigadi | Uran Islampur (26 km) |
| 65 | Pachumbri | Pachumbri | Uran Islampur (20 km) |
| 66 | Padali | Padali | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 67 | Padaliwadi | Padalwadi | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 68 | Panchagani | Pachagani | Karad (54 km) |
| 69 | Panumbre Tarf Shirala | Pat Shirala | Uran Islampur (23 km) |
| 70 | Panumbre Tarf Warun | Pat Warun | Karad (50 km) |
| 71 | Pavalewadi | Pavlewadi | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 72 | Phakirwadi | Fakirwadi | Uran Islampur (25 km) |
| 73 | Phuphere | Phuphere | Uran Islampur (33 km) |
| 74 | Punavat | Punvat | Uran Islampur (40 km) |
| 75 | Ranjanwadi | Ranjanwadi | Karad (37 km) |
| 76 | Red | Red | Shirala (3 km) |
| 77 | Rile | Rile | Uran Islampur (33 km) |
| 78 | Sagaon | Sagaon | Kolhapur (87 km) |
| 79 | Sawantwadi | Sawantwadi | Karad (42 km) |
| 80 | Shendgewadi | Shedagewadi | Karad (50 km) |
| 81 | Shindewadi | Shindewadi | Uran Islampur (36 km) |
| 82 | Shirala | Shirala | Uran Islampur (18 km) |
| 83 | Shirala Kh | Shirala Kh | Uran Islampur (42 km) |
| 84 | Shirsatwadi | Shirsatwadi | Karad (45 km) |
| 85 | Shivani | Shirala | Shirala |
| 86 | Shivarwadi | Shivarwadi | Uran Islampur (27 km) |
| 87 | Sirasi | Shirashi | Uran Islampur (36 km) |
| 88 | Sonavade | Sonawade | Karad (54 km) |
| 89 | Tadavale | Tadavale | Uran Islampur (27 km) |
| 90 | Takave | Takave | Uran Islampur (20 km) |
| 91 | Upavale | Upalave | Uran Islampur (30 km) |
| 92 | Wadi Bhagai | Wadibhagai | Kolhapur (37 km) |
| 93 | Wakurde Bk | Wakurde Bk | Uran Islampur (31 km) |
| 94 | Wakurde Kh | Wakurde Kh | Karad (40 km) |
| 95 | Yelapur | Yelapur | Karad (35 km) |
| 96 | Yeslewadi | Arala | Karad (54 km) |
| 97 | Zolambi | Mandur | Shirala |
Population of Shirala Tehsil
The population profile of Shirala Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Shirala's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,62,911 | 1,62,911 | N/A |
| Male Population | 80,838 | 80,838 | N/A |
| Female Population | 82,073 | 82,073 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,970 | 16,970 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,299 | 9,299 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,671 | 7,671 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,15,112 | 1,15,112 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 63,927 | 63,927 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 51,185 | 51,185 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 47,799 | 47,799 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,911 | 16,911 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,888 | 30,888 | N/A |
| Total Households | 36,344 | 36,344 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shirala Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 17,160 | 17,160 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,489 | 8,489 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,671 | 8,671 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 516 | 516 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 263 | 263 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 253 | 253 | N/A |
| Population Density | 260 / km² | 260 / km² | N/A |