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.

Khirawade has its own place in the vibrant Sangli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Khirawade

Below is a concise population overview of Khirawade as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,256 573 683
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 147 74 73
Scheduled Castes (SC) 227 113 114
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 9 4 5
Literate Population 754 418 336
Illiterate Population 502 155 347

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Khirawade village:

  • The total population of Khirawade village is around 1,256, including approximately 573 males and 683 females, with a sex ratio of 1191 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 147 children aged 0–6 years in Khirawade village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Khirawade village has 227 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Khirawade village is about 60.03%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 49.19%.
  • There are around 315 households in Khirawade village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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

Where is Khirawade located?
Khirawade village is situated in Shirala Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khirawade?
Khirawade serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Khirawade?
The pincode of Khirawade is 415405, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Khirawade as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Khirawade is 1,256, with 573 males and 683 females.
How many households are there in Khirawade as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Khirawade village has a total of 315 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khirawade as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khirawade is 60.03%. The male literacy rate is 72.95%, while the female literacy rate is 49.19%.