Shirgaon Village Overview
Shirgaon is a village in Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It lies about 30 km from Karad tehsil headquarters and around 37 km from Satara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shirgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shirgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 564477. The village covers a geographical area of 780 hectares and has a pincode of 411009. Karad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shirgaon
Population & Demographics of Shirgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Shirgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,923 | 947 | 976 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 179 | 95 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 176 | 85 | 91 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 1,545 | 780 | 765 |
| Illiterate Population | 378 | 167 | 211 |
Key population details of Shirgaon village are given below:
- Shirgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,923, including approximately 947 males and 976 females, with a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 176 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shirgaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.34%.
- There are around 420 households in Shirgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shirgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Shirgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shirgaon
The following villages are located close to Shirgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon
- Where is Shirgaon located?
- Shirgaon village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon?
- Shirgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shirgaon?
- The pincode of Shirgaon is 411009.
- What is the population of Shirgaon?
- Shirgaon has a total population of 1,923, including 947 males and 976 females.
- How many households are there in Shirgaon?
- There are 420 households in Shirgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Shirgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirgaon is 80.34%. Male literacy is 82.37% and female literacy is 78.38%.