Shirale - Barshi, Solapur
Shirale is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shirale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirale is 562037. The village covers a total geographical area of 1096.92 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Shirale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barshi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Osmanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Shirale
As per Census 2011, Shirale village has a total population of 1,583 people, consisting of 835 males and 748 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,021 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirale are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,583 | 835 | 748 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 164 | 95 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 315 | 163 | 152 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 1,021 | 615 | 406 |
| Illiterate Population | 562 | 220 | 342 |
Nearby Villages of Shirale
Shirale is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shirale
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Shirale. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Shirale.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Shirale is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shirale is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shirale
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirale village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Shirale
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirale village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shirale
Where is Shirale located?
Shirale village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shirale?
Shirale is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Shirale?
The pincode of Shirale is 413404.
What is the population of Shirale?
Shirale has a total population of 1,583, including 835 males and 748 females.
How many households are there in Shirale?
There are 361 households in Shirale.
What is the literacy rate in Shirale?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirale is 64.50%. Male literacy is 73.65% and female literacy is 54.28%.