Shirole - Bhiwandi, Thane

Shirole is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shirole village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirole is 552582. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.86 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Shirole

As per Census 2011, Shirole village has a total population of 1,677 people, consisting of 931 males and 746 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,089 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirole are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shirole

Shirole 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 Shirole

Public transport in the Shirole is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Shirole is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shirole is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirole

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

Health Facilities in Shirole

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

FAQs about Shirole