Shirate

Shirate is a village located in Walwa tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Uran Islampur (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Shirate village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirate unique in its vibrant Walwa-Sangli region. You’ll see Shirate’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shirate

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirate is 568329. The village spans a total geographical area of 614 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415404. Uran Islampur is nearest town to Shirate village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirate 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 Islampur 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.

Google Map of Shirate

Population of Shirate

According to the 2011 Census, Shirate has a total population of about 2,943, with approximately 1,503 males and 1,440 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 305 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 476 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 143. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.20%, with male literacy at about 81.17% and female literacy near 68.96%. There are around 614 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirate's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirate

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirate. As per the 2011 stats, Shirate had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shirate

Knowing the nearby villages of Shirate helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirate