Shirgaon

Shirgaon is a village located in Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Pandharpur (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Shirgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shirgaon unique in its vibrant Pandharpur-Solapur region. You’ll see Shirgaon’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 Shirgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirgaon is 562371. The village spans a total geographical area of 925 hectares. Pandharpur is nearest town to Shirgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirgaon 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 Pandharpur 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 Shirgaon

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Population of Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon has a total population of about 1,484, with approximately 785 males and 699 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 179 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 166 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.71%, with male literacy at about 72.36% and female literacy near 60.37%. There are around 308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,484 785 699
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 179 101 78
Scheduled Castes (SC) 166 88 78
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 2 5
Literate Population 990 568 422
Illiterate Population 494 217 277

Connectivity of Shirgaon

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirgaon

Where is Shirgaon located?
Shirgaon village is situated in Pandharpur Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shirgaon?
Shirgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shirgaon is 1,484, with 785 males and 699 females.
How many households are there in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village has a total of 308 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shirgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shirgaon is 66.71%. The male literacy rate is 72.36%, while the female literacy rate is 60.37%.