Shiraval - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Shiraval is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Shirval serves as the Village Panchayat for Shiraval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiraval is 566460. The village covers a total geographical area of 1101.58 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shiraval village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiraval

According to the 2011 Census, Shiraval village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 577 males and 639 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.05%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 78.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiraval

Shiraval 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 Shiraval

Shiraval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Shiraval is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Shiraval is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiraval

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

Health Facilities in Shiraval

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

FAQs about Shiraval