Shiravade - Karad, Satara

Shiravade is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shirvade serves as the Village Panchayat for Shiravade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiravade is 564534. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 415115 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shiravade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiravade

According to the 2011 Census, Shiravade village had a total population of 3,529 people, including 1,807 males and 1,722 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.25%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 77.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiravade

Shiravade 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 Shiravade

Shiravade 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 Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Shiravade is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shiravade is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiravade

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

Health Facilities in Shiravade

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

FAQs about Shiravade