Shirwal

Shirwal is a village located in Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Akkalkot (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Shirwal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirwal unique in its vibrant Akkalkot-Solapur region. You’ll see Shirwal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shirwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirwal is 562880. The village spans a total geographical area of 1395 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413216. Akkalkot is nearest town to Shirwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirwal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Solapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shirwal

Population of Shirwal

According to the 2011 Census, Shirwal has a total population of about 3,811, with approximately 1,845 males and 1,966 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 456 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 715 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 44. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.19%, with male literacy at about 72.20% and female literacy near 52.80%. There are around 854 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shirwal. As per the 2011 stats, Shirwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shirwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Shirwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shirwal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirwal