Shiroshi - Murbad, Thane

Shiroshi is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shiroshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiroshi is 553196. The village covers a total geographical area of 939.74 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Shiroshi

According to the 2011 Census, Shiroshi village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 581 males and 549 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 61.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiroshi

Shiroshi 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 Shiroshi

Shiroshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Shiroshi is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shiroshi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiroshi

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

Health Facilities in Shiroshi

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

FAQs about Shiroshi