Shirwa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Shirwa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Mahrawna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirwa is 044651. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.28 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shirwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shirwa

As per Census 2011, Shirwa village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 234 males and 236 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shirwa

Shirwa 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 Shirwa

Shirwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Shirwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Shirwa is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirwa

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

Health Facilities in Shirwa

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

FAQs about Shirwa