Shirkhal village, Dapoli taluka | Pincode 415716

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Suraj Santosh Chavan

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LGD code: 564864
Pincode: 415716
Post office: Palgad
Population: 1,086
Households: 292
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Sex ratio: 1190 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 612

Census 2011 · in context

How Shirkhal compares

By population, Shirkhal ranks #40 of 172 villages in Dapoli mandal.

Literacy rate

66.3%

−5.0% vs mandal average

Shirkhal: 66.3%
Dapoli mandal: 71.3%
Ratnagiri district: 74.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,190

−5 vs mandal average

Shirkhal: 1,190
Dapoli mandal: 1,195

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Shirkhal: 3.7
Dapoli mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Shirkhal at a glance

Shirkhal is a village of 1,086 people in 292 households (Census 2011) in Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, the 40th-largest of 172 villages in Dapoli taluka. Literacy is 66%, 5 points below the taluka average of 71% and the sex ratio is 1,190 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 415716, served by Palgad post office; the LGD village code is 564864. The sarpanch is Suraj Santosh Chavan , and the village votes in Bhor assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shankar Hiraman Mandekar. The population is estimated at 1,280 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shirkhal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Dapoli Camp
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 138
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 825.68
Irrigated area (ha): 575.64
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Shirkhal

LGD code: 564864
Pincode: 415716
Post office: Palgad
Population (Census 2011): 1,086
Population (projected 2026): 1,280
Households: 292
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1190
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Baramati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhor
Member of Parliament: Supriya Sule
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shankar Hiraman Mandekar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Suraj Santosh Chavan
Block / Mandal: Dapoli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ratnagiri district level

Then & Now

Shirkhal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,086

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,280

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

292

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

344

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,086Census 2011
Households: 292Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1190 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3442026 projection
Active job cards: 60,525MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 24,944MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ratnagiri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ratnagiri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ratnagiri district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Shop · department_store
Small Shop
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · wayside_shrine
Mandir
📍 16.3 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

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Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions

Reported by Daily Pioneer.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicle15h ago
Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Daily Pioneeryesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Expressyesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federalyesterday
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR2 days ago

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People often ask about Shirkhal

What is the pincode of Shirkhal?

The pincode of Shirkhal, Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra is 415716. The post office is Palgad.

Which post office delivers to Shirkhal?

Mail for Shirkhal is delivered through Palgad post office, pincode 415716, in Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shirkhal located?

Shirkhal is a village in Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Shirkhal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shirkhal village has a population of 1,086 across 292 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shirkhal?

The current sarpanch of Shirkhal gram panchayat is Suraj Santosh Chavan .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shirkhal in?

Shirkhal falls under the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency (PC #35) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shirkhal in?

Shirkhal falls under the Bhor assembly constituency (AC #203) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Shirkhal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shirkhal village is 66.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Shirkhal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shirkhal village is 1190 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shirkhal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shirkhal, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Shirkhal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shirkhal village is 564864.

How big is Shirkhal compared to other villages in Dapoli taluka?

Shirkhal ranks 40 of 172 villages in Dapoli taluka by Census 2011 population (1,086 residents).

Who is the MLA of Shirkhal?

Shirkhal falls under Bhor assembly constituency (AC 203). The sitting MLA is Shankar Hiraman Mandekar (NCP).

Who is the MP for Shirkhal?

Shirkhal is in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Supriya Sule (NCP(SP)).

What is the population of Shirkhal in 2026?

Shirkhal is estimated at 1,280 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,086 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shirkhal in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Shirkhal in Ratnagiri district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Shirkhal?

Suraj Santosh Chavan is the sarpanch of Shirkhal gram panchayat, Dapoli taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dapoli taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)