Shirol - Shahapur, Thane

Shirol is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shirol village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirol is 552748. The village covers a total geographical area of 3813.54 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Shirol

According to the 2011 Census, Shirol village had a total population of 5,870 people, including 2,986 males and 2,884 females, living in 951 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.85%, with male literacy at 79.58% and female literacy at 59.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,371.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirol

Shirol 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 Shirol

Shirol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Oombermali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Shirol is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shirol is about 78 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 Shirol

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

Health Facilities in Shirol

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

FAQs about Shirol