Khirawade

Khirawade is a village located in Shirala tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Shirala (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Khirawade village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khirawade unique in its vibrant Shirala-Sangli region. You’ll see Khirawade’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 Khirawade

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khirawade is 568246. The village spans a total geographical area of 374 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415405. Karad is nearest town to Khirawade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khirawade 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 Shirala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khirawade

Population of Khirawade

According to the 2011 Census, Khirawade has a total population of about 1,256, with approximately 573 males and 683 females. The sex ratio is around 1191 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 227 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.03%, with male literacy at about 72.95% and female literacy near 49.19%. There are around 315 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khirawade's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khirawade

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

Nearby Villages of Khirawade

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khirawade