Shirale Kh. - Shirala, Sangli
Shirale Kh. is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Shirala Kh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirale Kh. village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirale Kh. is 568260. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.64 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Shirale Kh. village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shirale Kh.
According to the 2011 Census, Shirale Kh. village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 538 males and 532 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.02%, with male literacy at 90.15% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,070 | 538 | 532 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 71 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 185 | 85 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 780 | 421 | 359 |
| Illiterate Population | 290 | 117 | 173 |
Nearby Villages of Shirale Kh.
Shirale Kh. is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shirale Kh.
Shirale Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Shirale Kh. is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Shirale Kh. is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shirale Kh.
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirale Kh. village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Shirale Kh.
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirale Kh. village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shirale Kh.
Where is Shirale Kh. located?
Shirale Kh. village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shirale Kh.?
The Gram Panchayat of Shirale Kh. is Shirala Kh.
What is the pincode of Shirale Kh.?
The pincode of Shirale Kh. is 415408.
What is the population of Shirale Kh.?
Shirale Kh. had a total population of 1,070, including 538 males and 532 females.
How many households are there in Shirale Kh.?
Shirale Kh. had 247 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shirale Kh.?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirale Kh. was 82.02%. Male literacy was 90.15% and female literacy was 74.17%.