Shirdhon - Pandharpur, Solapur

Shirdhon is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Shirdhon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirdhon is 562345. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.18 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shirdhon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirdhon village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 799 males and 804 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 77.15% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirdhon

Shirdhon 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 Shirdhon

Shirdhon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Shirdhon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Shirdhon is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirdhon

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

Health Facilities in Shirdhon

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

FAQs about Shirdhon