Shirmal - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Shirmal is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Shirpuli serves as the Village Panchayat for Shirmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirmal is 543192. The village covers a total geographical area of 1030.74 hectares and falls under the 445209 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Shirmal

According to the 2011 Census, Shirmal village had a total population of 616 people, including 323 males and 293 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 94.27% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirmal

Shirmal 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 Shirmal

Public transport in the Shirmal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Shirmal is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Shirmal is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirmal

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

Health Facilities in Shirmal

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

FAQs about Shirmal