Shiroshi Village Overview
Shiroshi is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 16 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 94 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shiroshi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shiroshi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiroshi is 551933. The village covers a geographical area of 567.95 hectares. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Shiroshi
Population & Demographics of Shiroshi
This section provides population and demographic details of Shiroshi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 942 | 475 | 467 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 161 | 81 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 932 | 468 | 464 |
| Literate Population | 429 | 262 | 167 |
| Illiterate Population | 513 | 213 | 300 |
Key population details of Shiroshi village are given below:
- Shiroshi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 942, including approximately 475 males and 467 females, with a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 932 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shiroshi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.54%.
- There are around 208 households in Shiroshi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shiroshi
Transport facilities help residents of Shiroshi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Shiroshi
The following villages are located close to Shiroshi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shiroshi
- Where is Shiroshi located?
- Shiroshi village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shiroshi?
- Shiroshi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Shiroshi?
- Shiroshi has a total population of 942, including 475 males and 467 females.
- How many households are there in Shiroshi?
- There are 208 households in Shiroshi.
- What is the literacy rate in Shiroshi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiroshi is 45.54%. Male literacy is 55.16% and female literacy is 35.76%.