Shirgaon
Shirgaon is a village located in Walwa tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Uran Islampur (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Shirgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Shirgaon has its own place in the vibrant Sangli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Shirgaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirgaon is 568386. The village spans a total geographical area of 324 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416213. Uran Islampur is nearest town to Shirgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
When it comes to local governance, Shirgaon 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 Shirgaon
Population of Shirgaon
Below is a concise population overview of Shirgaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,987 | 1,007 | 980 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 190 | 101 | 89 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 195 | 98 | 97 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
Literate Population | 1,640 | 871 | 769 |
Illiterate Population | 347 | 136 | 211 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shirgaon village:
- The total population of Shirgaon village is around 1,987, including approximately 1,007 males and 980 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 190 children aged 0–6 years in Shirgaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Shirgaon village has 195 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 19 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Shirgaon village is about 82.54%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 78.47%.
- There are around 397 households in Shirgaon village.
Connectivity of Shirgaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Shirgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shirgaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Shirgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirgaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon
- Where is Shirgaon located?
- Shirgaon village is situated in Walwa Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon?
- Shirgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Shirgaon?
- The pincode of Shirgaon is 416213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shirgaon is 1,987, with 1,007 males and 980 females.
- How many households are there in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village has a total of 397 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shirgaon is 82.54%. The male literacy rate is 86.49%, while the female literacy rate is 78.47%.