Shirashi - Shirala, Sangli

Shirashi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Shirashi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirashi is 568274. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018.6 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Shirashi 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 Shirashi

According to the 2011 Census, Shirashi village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,087 males and 1,185 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.75%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 68.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shirashi

Shirashi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shirashi

Shirashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Shirashi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Shirashi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirashi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirashi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shirashi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirashi village are given below:

FAQs about Shirashi