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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Shirashi village has a total population of 2,272 people, consisting of 1,087 males and 1,185 females. The village has 521 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,571 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirashi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2721,0871,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22512996
Scheduled Castes (SC)344168176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835
Literate Population1,571826745
Illiterate Population701261440

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmbewadiSouth-East1.91 km
GhagarewadiNorth2.59 km
GirajawadeNorth2.79 km
DhamavadeNorth-West2.82 km
ShivarwadiEast2.99 km
Wakurde BkSouth-West3.30 km
Panumbre Tarf ShiralaNorth-East3.34 km
KondaiwadiNorth-West3.82 km
Antri BkSouth3.90 km
NigadiSouth-East4.15 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shirashi

Where is Shirashi located?

Shirashi village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shirashi?

Shirashi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shirashi?

The pincode of Shirashi is 415408.

What is the population of Shirashi?

Shirashi has a total population of 2,272, including 1,087 males and 1,185 females.

How many households are there in Shirashi?

There are 521 households in Shirashi.

What is the literacy rate in Shirashi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirashi is 69.15%. Male literacy is 75.99% and female literacy is 62.87%.