Shivarwadi - Shirala, Sangli

Shivarwadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Shivarwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivarwadi is 568273. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 415410 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Shivarwadi 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 Shivarwadi

As per Census 2011, Shivarwadi village has a total population of 555 people, consisting of 272 males and 283 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 151 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population555272283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553223
Literate Population404228176
Illiterate Population15144107

Nearby Villages of Shivarwadi

Shivarwadi 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)
BhairavwadiEast1.17 km
Panumbre Tarf ShiralaNorth2.11 km
AmbewadiSouth-West2.17 km
NigadiSouth2.34 km
TakaveNorth-East2.53 km
ShirashiWest2.99 km
GhagarewadiNorth-West3.15 km
Antri BkSouth-West4.17 km
GirajawadeNorth-West4.49 km
BambavadeEast4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shivarwadi

Shivarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 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 Shivarwadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Shivarwadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shivarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shivarwadi

Where is Shivarwadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Shivarwadi?

Shivarwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shivarwadi?

The pincode of Shivarwadi is 415410.

What is the population of Shivarwadi?

Shivarwadi has a total population of 555, including 272 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Shivarwadi?

There are 122 households in Shivarwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Shivarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shivarwadi is 72.79%. Male literacy is 83.82% and female literacy is 62.19%.