Shiroli Khand 1 - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Shiroli Khand 1 is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Shiroli serves as the Village Panchayat for Shiroli Khand 1 village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiroli Khand 1 is 543347. The village covers a total geographical area of 1679 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shiroli Khand 1 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiroli Khand 1

According to the 2011 Census, Shiroli Khand 1 village had a total population of 3,169 people, including 1,621 males and 1,548 females, living in 766 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 72.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 970.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1691,6211,548
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347190157
Scheduled Castes (SC)321165156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)970504466
Literate Population2,2451,2421,003
Illiterate Population924379545

Nearby Villages of Shiroli Khand 1

Shiroli Khand 1 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JunoniEast2.74 km
RampurWest3.46 km
DahegaonNorth-East3.97 km
UndarniSouth-West4.14 km
SasaniNorth4.74 km
PangadiSouth-East5.00 km
SayatkhardaSouth5.14 km
BodadiSouth5.95 km
AmdiEast5.97 km
RahatiSouth6.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiroli Khand 1

Shiroli Khand 1 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Shiroli Khand 1 is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Shiroli Khand 1 is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiroli Khand 1

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shiroli Khand 1 village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shiroli Khand 1

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shiroli Khand 1 village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shiroli Khand 1

Where is Shiroli Khand 1 located?

Shiroli Khand 1 village is located in Ghatanji Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Shiroli Khand 1?

The Village Panchayat of Shiroli Khand 1 is Shiroli.

What is the pincode of Shiroli Khand 1?

The pincode of Shiroli Khand 1 is 445303.

What is the population of Shiroli Khand 1?

Shiroli Khand 1 had a total population of 3,169, including 1,621 males and 1,548 females.

How many households are there in Shiroli Khand 1?

Shiroli Khand 1 had 766 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shiroli Khand 1?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiroli Khand 1 was 79.55%. Male literacy was 86.79% and female literacy was 72.11%.