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

As per Census 2011, Shirwal village has a total population of 16,080 people, consisting of 8,285 males and 7,795 females. The village has 3,773 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,060 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,612 literate and 3,468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirwal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population16,0808,2857,795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,0601,103957
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,419721698
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220114106
Literate Population12,6126,7265,886
Illiterate Population3,4681,5591,909

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SangviSouth2.49 km
DhangarwadiSouth-East2.73 km
PandeNorth2.90 km
PisalwadiSouth-East3.06 km
BhambavadeNorth-East3.20 km
ShindewadiNorth-West3.42 km
RajapurNorth-East3.51 km
PalashiSouth-West3.85 km
Moh Tarf ShirwalSouth4.75 km
NhaviEast4.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shirwal

Where is Shirwal located?

Shirwal village is located in Khandala Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shirwal?

Shirwal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shirwal?

The pincode of Shirwal is 412801.

What is the population of Shirwal?

Shirwal has a total population of 16,080, including 8,285 males and 7,795 females.

How many households are there in Shirwal?

There are 3,773 households in Shirwal.

What is the literacy rate in Shirwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirwal is 78.43%. Male literacy is 81.18% and female literacy is 75.51%.