Shirwal - Khandala, Satara

Shirwal is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shirwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirwal is 563173. The village covers a total geographical area of 547 hectares and falls under the 412801 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Shirwal

According to the 2011 Census, Shirwal village had a total population of 16,080 people, including 8,285 males and 7,795 females, living in 3,773 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.96%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 86.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirwal

Shirwal 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 Shirwal

Shirwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Shirwal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shirwal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirwal

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

Health Facilities in Shirwal

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

FAQs about Shirwal