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, the sub-district code of Shirala Block (CD) is 04295. The total area of Shirala Tehsil is 626 km². Shirala has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,62,911 people. Includes nearly 80,838 males and 82,073 females. Rural population is about 1,62,911 people.
- There are around 16,970 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,299 boys and 7,671 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,15,112 people. Non-literate population is around 47,799 people.
- There are nearly 36,344 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shirala Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shirala Tehsil is approximately 17,160 people, including 8,489 males and 8,671 females. Around 17,160 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shirala Tehsil is about 516 people, including 263 males and 253 females. Around 516 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 260 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 260 people per sq. km.