Giravi - Malshiras, Solapur

Giravi is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Giravi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giravi is 562434. The village covers a total geographical area of 3026 hectares and falls under the 413111 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Giravi

According to the 2011 Census, Giravi village had a total population of 3,858 people, including 1,989 males and 1,869 females, living in 751 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 73.70% and female literacy at 62.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Giravi

Giravi 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 Giravi

Public transport in the Giravi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Giravi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Giravi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giravi

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

Health Facilities in Giravi

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

FAQs about Giravi