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'''Shirur''' is an administrative subdivision of a [[Pune district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. Shirur City is located on east boundary of the Pune district on the banks of [[Ghod River]] . The town is also known as '''Ghodnadi''' to distinguish it from identical places. ''Ghodnadi'' in [[Marathi language]] also known as [[Ghod River]] .
'''Shirur''' is an administrative subdivision of the [[Pune district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2011 |title=Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] |access-date=18 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711042331/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-date=2022-07-11}}</ref> It is located on the eastern boundary of the district, on the banks of the [[Ghod River]]. The town is also called '''Ghodnadi''' to distinguish it from other locations that have the same name. '''''Ghodnadi''''' in [[Marathi Language]] means Ghod River.


Shirur Taluka's MIDC is one of the largest industrial region in Asian Continent. Industrial area is developing here rapidly day by day. Many popular Manufacturing companies are established here.
[[Shirur taluka]]'s [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation|MIDC]] complex is one of the largest industrial regions on the Asian continent. Geographically, Shirur tehsil starts southeast on the banks of the [[Bhima River]], {{Convert|24|km|mi|abbr=on}} on the Pune-Nagar road and ends at {{Convert|50|km|mi|abbr=on}} on the same road on the banks of the [[Ghod River]].


Shirur has a significant historical and cultural references. Geographically [[Shirur Tehsil]] starts south-east, 24&nbsp;km on the banks of river [[Bhima]] on Pune-Nagar road and ends at 50&nbsp;km on the same road on the banks of [[Ghod River]]. You can hit upon numerous historical links if you look at geographic surroundings of Shirur. The battle between [[Mahar]] and [[United Kingdom|British]] at [[Koregaon-Bhima]] ([[Battle of Koregaon]]) in 1818, Samadhi of [[Sambhaji]] at [[Vadhu Budruk]], [[Bajirao]]’s gift to [[Mastani]]; Kendur, Mastani Palace at Pabal, Santoba’s Kanhur, Geologically important [[Inamgaon]], Netaji Palkar resided Tandali. The cultural & Holy places, [[Mahaganapati]] [[Ranjangaon]]. For cultural aspects, famed [[Tamasha]] artist Gangaram Kavathekar and [[Lavani]] poet [[Bashir Momin Kavathekar]] who are recipients of state governments' cultural awards like [[Vithahbai Narayangaonkar Award]].
==History==
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Notable events and locations in the history of Shirur include


== History ==
* [[Samadhi]] of [[Sambhaji|Sambhaji I]] constructed at [[Vadhu Budruk]]
* [[Bajirao]]’s gift to [[Mastani]]
* Kendur, Mastani's Palace at [[Pabal]]
* Santoba’s [[Kanhur Pathar|Kanhur]]
* Geologically important [[Inamgaon]]
* [[Netaji Palkar]] resided in Tandali, and the cultural and holy places [[Mahaganapati]] [[Ranjangaon]]


==Culture==
[[Tamasha]] artist [[Bashir Momin Kavathekar|Gangaram Kavathekar]] and [[Lavani]] poet [[Bashir Momin Kavathekar]] are recipients of state government cultural awards like the [[Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar|Vithahbai Narayangaonkar]] award.
==Transport==
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2017}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2017}}
Royal Pawar families of Supa, Waghale, Malthan, Amdabad staying in this region have a history of more than 350 years. Pawars consider themselves to have descended from the Parmaras, of the  Rashtrakuta dynasty which ruled regions in central India.All these Pawars have roots to Shrimant Shambhu Singh who had a jagir at Supa and also contributed for Swarajya with Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj .Shrimant Sabhusingh Pawar's son Shrimant Krushna ji Pawar also worked with Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
later his descendants took control of the region by establishing themselves at kavathe,Waghale,Malthan,Amdabad .
Shrimant Udajiarao Pawar and Shrimant Anandrao Pawar who accompanied Bajirao Peshwa for north conquest resided in Malthan wada. RayajiRaje Pawar and his son MalojiRaje Pawar also accompanied Rajaram, Shahu and the Peshwa resided in Waghale.All the nearby villages Supa,Malthan,Waghale,Amdabad were Jagirs of Royal Pawars. Rajaram had given the Pawar brothers responsibility of ending the rebellion against him in Western Maharashtra which the Pawar brothers ended comfortably. Chattrapati Rajaram trusted these families a lot had and conferred them with title of "Vishwasrao" .All these Pawar  families were given  Saranjam by title of "Vishwasrao" .Pawar families contribution in Maratha history has been extraordinary. These Pawar families till date have worked well for the betterment of villages in Shirur Taluka.Current descendants of these branches are as follows:
1) Waghale : Shrimant Adv. Subhashchandra Pawar & his son  Digvijaysinh Pawar
2) Malthan: Shrimant Uday Sinh Pawar
3) Amdabad : Shrimant Himanshu  Pawar & Risshikesh Pawar


In recent years, Shirur has been an imperative educational and commercial hub for [[Parner]], [[Shrigonda]] and Shirur Talukas. Shirur is gaining a growing importance on Pune-Ahmednagar road for industrialization and trade.
'''Public Transit'''
Shirur is situated on Maharashtra State Highway 27. It is connected to Pune through [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited|PMPML]] buses. The city lies on an intersection of highways that connect multiple cities, towns, and villages.
 
Major highways include
 
NH 753F - [[Jalgaon]], Pahur, Fardapur, [[Ajanta, Maharashtra|Ajanta]], Sillod, Phulambri, Aurangabad, Newasa, Wadala Bahiroba, Ghodegaon, Ahmednagar, Shirur , Ranjangaon, Shikrapur, Pune, Paud, Mulshi, Tamhini, Nijampur, [[Mangaon]], Mhasla, and Dighi Port.
 
State Highways:
 
# MH SH 27: [[Pune]] - Shirur - [[Ahmednagar]]
# MH SH 50: [[Shrigonda]] - Shirur - [[Parner]] - Takli Dhokeshwar - Sakur
# MH SH 51: Shirur - [[Nighoj]] - [[Alkuti]] - Belha
# MH SH 54: Shirur - [[Bhimashankar]] - Karjat - [[Panvel]] - [[Uran]] - [[Mumbai]]
# MH SH 55: Shirur - [[Shrigonda]] - [[Jamkhed]]
# MH SH 61: Shirur - Nhavara - [[Morgaon]] - Nira - [[Lonand]] - Wathar - [[Satara (city)|Satara]]
 
The 2nd corridor of the [[Pune Metro]] is to be extended from Wagholi / Pune Airport to Shirur. The nearest railway station is Belwandi Station.


== Demographics ==
The nearest airport is [[Pune Airport|Pune International Airport]].
Shirur City (Ghodnadi) is located within Pune district In Maharashtra. As per 2011 census,Total population of Shirur taluka is 385,414. Based on population, Shirur is ranked 6th in Punedistrict and ranked 50th in Maharashtra.


Shirur taluka has total 199,585 people employed. Out of total employed people, 118,181 are male and 81,404 are female. employment ratio of 0%. Shirur stands at 4th in Pune district and ranked 77thin Maharashtra
==Demographics==
Shirur is situated within the Pune district in [[Maharashtra]]. In 2011, the population of Shirur taluka was 385,414. Based on population, it ranks 6th in the district and 50th in Maharashtra.


Shirur literacy ratio of 82% with 278,001 total people literated. In terms of literacy, Shirur ranks at 7th in Pune district and ranked 117th in Maharashtra.
Shirur taluka has a total of 199,585 people employed, 118,181 male and 81,404 female. Shirur has an unemployment rate of 0%. It stands at 4th in the district and 77th in Maharashtra.


== Industry ==
Its literacy rate is 82% with 278,001 total literate residents. In terms of literacy, Shirur ranks 7th in the Pune district and 117th in Maharashtra.
The first corporate Sugar Factory in Shirur was established on 16 May 1990 by the support of Mr.Raosaheb Pawar. Industrial status reformed around the year 1994 when the state of Maharashtra started & implemented industrial hub project [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation]] (MIDC). The location, infrastructure & faster connectivity to major cities helped to have three popular MIDC establishments. [[Karegaon]], [[Sanaswadi|Sanaswadi and]] [[Ranjangaon]]. Many manufactures have set up facilities here, among them [[Apollo Tyres]]; [[Whirlpool Corporation|Whirlpool]] India, making refrigerators; [[LG Electronics]], making televisions and mobile handsets; [[Daewoo]] Electronics, making refrigerators; [[TVS group|Wheels India]]; [[Bajaj Electricals]]; [[Frito-Lay]] of [[PepsiCo]] Holdings, manufacturing Lays potato chips; [[Fiat]] automobiles; [[Kirloskar Group|Kirloskar]]; [[Swarovski]]; and [[Ohsung]], a Korean company manufacturing electronics parts, Aqua Pranali an ISI certified Packaged Drinking Water Plant [[Shikrapur, Maharashtra|Shikrapur]].
Harita and Harita Fehrer, a TVS Group, company manufacturing seating systems supplied for Tata Motors, John Deere and State transport buses and foam. The company has its own CSR department Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) which works in 24 gram panchayats include 147 villages in Shirur block on education, health, water, infrastructure, environment and infrastructure areas. It has benefited 6658 families in the Shirur block.


== Communities ==
==Industries==
The first corporate sugar factory in Shirur was established on 16 May, 1990. Industrial presence was expanded considerably in 1994 through the establishment of the local MIDC complex. The location, infrastructure and faster connectivity to major cities helped create three popular MIDC establishments - [[Karegaon]], [[Sanaswadi|Sanaswadi and]] [[Ranjangaon]]. Many manufacturers have set up facilities in Maharashtra, including [[Apollo Tyres]], refrigerator units of [[Whirlpool Corporation|Whirlpool]] and [[Daewoo]], a television and mobile handset plant of [[LG Electronics]], [[TVS group|Wheels India]], [[Bajaj Electricals]], [[Frito-Lay]] of [[PepsiCo]] Holdings, [[Fiat]] automobiles, [[Kirloskar Group|Kirloskar]], [[Swarovski]], [[Ohsung]], packaged drinking water plant of Aqua Pranali, seating systems factory of Harita and Harita Fehrer. Harita's Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) works in 24-gram [[Panchayati raj|panchayats]] including 147 villages across Shirur on education, health, water, infrastructure, environment, and infrastructure projects. It has benefited 6658 families in the Shirur block.


=== Shirur Religion Data 2011 ===
==Communities==
===Shirur Religion Data 2011===
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The population consists of a mix of [[Hindu]]s, including [[caste]]s like ''[[maratha]]'', [[mallav samaj]] ; other subcastes based on their professions, like "goldsmith","weaver","Maratha Kumbhars" have formed separate colonies bearing their names within Shirur. Other population include [[Muslim]]s, [[Jain]]s (mostly [[Marwaris|Marvadis]]) of the [[Svetambara|Shwetambar]] sub-community, and a few [[Christianity|Christian]]s. Marvadis migrated here in the 19th century. During the [[British Raj]],chambar samaj in colony and society separate Shirur had several horse stables around it, and many Muslims were employed there by the British army. One of the stable area has now been taken by the Maharashtra State government as a colony for irrigation employees.
The population consists of a mix of [[Hindu]]s, including [[caste]]s like ''[[Maratha]]'' and Mallav Samaj. Other subcastes based on their professions, like "goldsmith", "weaver" and "Maratha Kumbhars" have formed separate colonies bearing their names within Shirur. Other populations include [[Muslim]]s, [[Jain]]s (mostly [[Marwaris|Marvadis]]) of the [[Śvetāmbara]] sub-community, and a few [[Christianity|Christians]]. Marvadis migrated here in the 19th century. During the [[British Raj]], the Chambar Samaj had several horse stables around it, and many Muslims were employed there by the British army. One of the stable areas has now been taken by the Maharashtra State government as a colony for irrigation employees.


== Climate ==
==Climate==
Shirur is influenced by the local steppe climate. There is not much rainfall in Shirur all year long. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as BSh. In Shirur, the average annual temperature is 25.4&nbsp;°C. In a year, the average rainfall is 498&nbsp;mm.
Shirur is influenced by the local [[steppe]] climate. There is not much rainfall in Shirur throughout the year. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as BSh. Average annual temperature is 25.4°C and average annual rainfall is 498mm.


The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 30.8&nbsp;°C. At 21.1&nbsp;°C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.
The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 30.8°C. At 21.1°C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.


'''Shirur Weather Data'''
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The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 124&nbsp;mm. The variation in annual temperature is around 9.7&nbsp;°C.
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is {{Convert|124|mm|in|abbr=on}}. The variation in annual temperature is around 9.7&nbsp;°C.


== Education ==
== Education ==
There are schools teaching in the native Marathi language. The [[municipal council]] has a few schools around town. Schools like Vidyadham Prashala and Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, offer education till class 12. There is an [[Urdu]] school in the town as well since Shirur holds quite a large Muslim population. There are [[English medium education|English medium school]]s in the town; the New English School, run by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, the Rasiklal Dhariwal School, run by Shirur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal and Jeevan Shikashan Mandir are few of them.
Shirur has schools that teach in the native Marathi language. The [[municipal council]] has a few schools around town, such as Vidyadham Prashala and Rayat Shikshan Sanstha that offer education till the 12th class. There is also an [[Urdu]] school in the town since Shirur has a substantial Muslim population. There are [[English medium education|English medium schools]] in town too: the New English School, run by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, the Rasiklal Dhariwal School, run by Shirur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, and Jeevan Shikshan Mandir are a few examples. For higher education, there are colleges like the C.T. Bora College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. A sister concern, MDIMRT (Manikchand Dhariwal Institute of Management and Rural Technology), offers degrees like BCS and MCA. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Shikshan Sanstha offers graduate courses in Education and Pharmacy at the Sitabai Thite College. The Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha's College of Pharmacy is located in Shikrapur.
For higher education there are colleges like the [[C.T. Bora College of Arts, Science and Commerce]]. A sister concern, [[MDIMRT]], offers degrees like BCS and MCA. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Shikshan Sanstha offers courses like B.Ed and B.Pharm at its [[Sitabai Thite College]]. Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha, Shikrapur.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
[[File:Ramling.JPG|thumb]]
* [[Vadhu Budruk]]— [[samadhi]] of Chatrapati [[Sambhaji]] Maharaj, son of Chatrapati [[Shivaji]] Maharaj  who was ambushed at [[Sangameshwar]] in [[Ratnagiri]] district, and killed by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughul]] emperor [[Aurangzeb|Aurangjeb]] at [[Tulapur]].
*[[Kavathe Yamai]] - Palace of erstwhile Maratha warrior family of [[Pawar]], now based in [[Dhar]], Yemai Temple, and Fatteshwar Temple located on the bank of Ghod River. Famous Lavani Poet [[Bashir Momin Kavathekar]] also hails from the village.
*[[Malthan]] - Palace of erstwhile Maratha warrior family of [[Pawar]], based in [[Dhar]].
*[[Waghale]] - Samadhis of erstwhile Maratha warrior family of [[Pawar]] [[Dewas]].
* [[Ramling]] (Old Shirur)—The only North facing Lord [[Shiva]]'s temple (It is believed that Lord [[Rama]] built the [[Lingam|Shiva Ling]] here when he was in exile. Many people gather here for the holy festival of [[Maha Shivaratri|Mahashivratri]])<br />[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ramling.JPG#filelinks]
* [[Ranjangaon]] on Pune -Nagar road — a temple of the [[Consorts of Ganesha|Mahaganapati]], one of the [[Ashtavinayaka]]
* [[Nighoj]] — natural potholes in the River Kukdi
[[File:Potholes near Takali Haji.jpg|thumb|Potholes near Nighoj]]
* [[Chincholi Morachi]] — a peacock sanctuary
* [[Inamgaon]] - [[Archaeological site]]
[[File:Chhatrapati sambhaji maharaj samadhi vadu.jpg|thumb|Sambhaji's and Kavi Kalash's Samadhi(Mausoleum) at Vadhu]]
* Chinchani — a dam on the [[Ghod River]]
* Pimple Jagtap — temple of [[Dharmapala|Dharmaraja]], eldest of the [[Pandava]], under the trusteeship of the Bendbhar Patil family for the last 300 years
* [[Nimgaon Mhalungi]] - temple of Mhasoba, Vidya Vikas Mandir School and Dr. [[Ramdas Ransing]]'s House


[[File:Ramling.JPG|right|thumb|270px]]
==References==
* [[Vadhu Budruk]]— [[samadhi]] of [[Sambhaji]], son of [[Shivaji]], was ambushed at [[Sangameshwar]] in [[Ratnagiri]] district, and killed by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughul]] emperor [[Aurangzeb|Aurangjeb]] at [[Tulapur]].
{{reflist}}
*[[Kavathe Yamai]] - Palace of erstwhile Maratha warrior family of [[Pawar]], now based in [[Dhar]], Yemai Temple and Fatteshwar Temple located on the bank of Ghod River. Famous Lavani Poet [[Bashir Momin Kavathekar]] also hails from the village.
* Pawar wada at Malthan and Samadhis of Pawar at Amdabad.
* 350 years old water well along the roadside and Samadhis or Chatri's of Ancestors of Pawar's of Waghale.
*{Karde}=Hanging Tower like Pisa called (dipmal)and signs of Peshwekalin haweli's
*Pabal- tomb of mastani-lover of bajirao
*Gunat-Ancient temple of shri datt which was made by pandvas.....7 feet big and holy statue of God dattatray which is fully made in marble,this statue is not anywhere in country.
* [[Ramling]] (Old Shirur)—Tha only Nort facing Lord [[Shiva]]'s temple (It is believed that Lord [[Rama]] when he was in exile built the [[Lingam|Shiva Ling]] here. Many people gather here for the holy festival of [[Maha Shivaratri|Mahashivratri]])<br />[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ramling.JPG#filelinks]
* [[Ranjangaon]] on pune -nagar road—a temple to the [[Consorts of Ganesha|Mahaganapati]], one of the [[Ashtavinayaka]]
* [[Nighoj]]—natural potholes in the [[River Kukdi]]
[[File:Potholes near Takali Haji.jpg|right|thumb|270px|Potholes near Nighoj]]
* [[Chincholi Morachi]]—vast peacock sanctuary
* [[Inamgaon]] - [[Archaeological site]]
[[File:Chhatrapati sambhaji maharaj samadhi vadu.jpg|thumb|500px|Sambhaji's and Kavi Kalash's Samadhi(Mausoleum) at Vadhu]]
* Chinchani—dam on the [[Ghod River]]
* [[Pimple Jagtap]]—temple of [[Dharmapala|Dharmaraja]], eldest of the [[Pandava]], under the trusteeship of the Bendbhar Patil family for the last 300 years
* [[Nimgaon Mhalungi]]-temple of Mhasoba, Vidya Vikas Mandir School and Dr. [[Ramdas Ransing]]'s House
* Ambale - Village of Teachers.
* Golegaon - Soldiers village
* Wajewadi-Sonawane Royal Family-S S Sonawane
* Ma. Girish Bapat Saheb PA Amitbhau Sonawane-House
* Sanit Shiromani Kanhuraj Maharaj Mandir Kendur
* Vijaystambh Koregoan Bhima
* Vishnu Ganesh Pingle Smarak-Talegaon Dhamdhere
* Parivartan Pratishthan,Shikrapur
*Bhairavnath Temple,Kolgaon Dolas
* Vitthalwadi-Just Got 'C' grade of Shri Kshetra For Deosthan. Huse Temple Of Vitthala And Also Oldest Of The Mahadev & Pundalik At Bhima River. The Last Saint Nilobaray Had Come Here To See Vitthala.
Many people gather here for the holy festival of Aashadhi Ekadashi.
*Morachi chincholi shiru- first town of Dancing Peacocks and second tamarind trees,Agri Tourism place.


== References ==
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{{Pune district topics}}
{{Pune district topics}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]]
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]

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Shirur.
Ghodnadi
City
Shirur
Shirur. is located in Maharashtra
Shirur.
Shirur.
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°50′N 74°23′E / 18.83°N 74.38°E / 18.83; 74.38
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune
Government
 • BodyMunicipal Council
Elevation
577 m (1,893 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total385,414
DemonymShirurkar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
412210
Telephone code02138
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH12
Sex ratio52 : 48 ♂/♀
Literacy Rateapprox. 89%
Lok Sabha constituencyShirur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyShirur
Lok Sabha MemberDr. Amol Kolhe
Vidhan Sabha MemberAshok Pawar
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

Shirur is an administrative subdivision of the Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] It is located on the eastern boundary of the district, on the banks of the Ghod River. The town is also called Ghodnadi to distinguish it from other locations that have the same name. Ghodnadi in Marathi Language means Ghod River.

Shirur taluka's MIDC complex is one of the largest industrial regions on the Asian continent. Geographically, Shirur tehsil starts southeast on the banks of the Bhima River, 24 km (15 mi) on the Pune-Nagar road and ends at 50 km (31 mi) on the same road on the banks of the Ghod River.

History[edit | edit source]

Notable events and locations in the history of Shirur include

Culture[edit | edit source]

Tamasha artist Gangaram Kavathekar and Lavani poet Bashir Momin Kavathekar are recipients of state government cultural awards like the Vithahbai Narayangaonkar award.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Public Transit Shirur is situated on Maharashtra State Highway 27. It is connected to Pune through PMPML buses. The city lies on an intersection of highways that connect multiple cities, towns, and villages.

Major highways include

NH 753F - Jalgaon, Pahur, Fardapur, Ajanta, Sillod, Phulambri, Aurangabad, Newasa, Wadala Bahiroba, Ghodegaon, Ahmednagar, Shirur , Ranjangaon, Shikrapur, Pune, Paud, Mulshi, Tamhini, Nijampur, Mangaon, Mhasla, and Dighi Port.

State Highways:

  1. MH SH 27: Pune - Shirur - Ahmednagar
  2. MH SH 50: Shrigonda - Shirur - Parner - Takli Dhokeshwar - Sakur
  3. MH SH 51: Shirur - Nighoj - Alkuti - Belha
  4. MH SH 54: Shirur - Bhimashankar - Karjat - Panvel - Uran - Mumbai
  5. MH SH 55: Shirur - Shrigonda - Jamkhed
  6. MH SH 61: Shirur - Nhavara - Morgaon - Nira - Lonand - Wathar - Satara

The 2nd corridor of the Pune Metro is to be extended from Wagholi / Pune Airport to Shirur. The nearest railway station is Belwandi Station.

The nearest airport is Pune International Airport.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Shirur is situated within the Pune district in Maharashtra. In 2011, the population of Shirur taluka was 385,414. Based on population, it ranks 6th in the district and 50th in Maharashtra.

Shirur taluka has a total of 199,585 people employed, 118,181 male and 81,404 female. Shirur has an unemployment rate of 0%. It stands at 4th in the district and 77th in Maharashtra.

Its literacy rate is 82% with 278,001 total literate residents. In terms of literacy, Shirur ranks 7th in the Pune district and 117th in Maharashtra.

Industries[edit | edit source]

The first corporate sugar factory in Shirur was established on 16 May, 1990. Industrial presence was expanded considerably in 1994 through the establishment of the local MIDC complex. The location, infrastructure and faster connectivity to major cities helped create three popular MIDC establishments - Karegaon, Sanaswadi and Ranjangaon. Many manufacturers have set up facilities in Maharashtra, including Apollo Tyres, refrigerator units of Whirlpool and Daewoo, a television and mobile handset plant of LG Electronics, Wheels India, Bajaj Electricals, Frito-Lay of PepsiCo Holdings, Fiat automobiles, Kirloskar, Swarovski, Ohsung, packaged drinking water plant of Aqua Pranali, seating systems factory of Harita and Harita Fehrer. Harita's Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) works in 24-gram panchayats including 147 villages across Shirur on education, health, water, infrastructure, environment, and infrastructure projects. It has benefited 6658 families in the Shirur block.

Communities[edit | edit source]

Shirur Religion Data 2011[edit | edit source]

Town Population Hindu Muslim Christian Sikh Buddhist Jain Others Not Stated
Shirur 37,111 76.11% 14.08% 0.42% 0.07% 2.95% 6.14% 0.05% 0.17%

The population consists of a mix of Hindus, including castes like Maratha and Mallav Samaj. Other subcastes based on their professions, like "goldsmith", "weaver" and "Maratha Kumbhars" have formed separate colonies bearing their names within Shirur. Other populations include Muslims, Jains (mostly Marvadis) of the Śvetāmbara sub-community, and a few Christians. Marvadis migrated here in the 19th century. During the British Raj, the Chambar Samaj had several horse stables around it, and many Muslims were employed there by the British army. One of the stable areas has now been taken by the Maharashtra State government as a colony for irrigation employees.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Shirur is influenced by the local steppe climate. There is not much rainfall in Shirur throughout the year. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as BSh. Average annual temperature is 25.4°C and average annual rainfall is 498mm.

The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 30.8°C. At 21.1°C on average, December is the coldest month of the year.

Shirur Weather Data[edit | edit source]

Avg. Temperature (°C) Avg. Temperature (°F) Precipitation / Rainfall (mm)
January 21.3 70.3 0
February 23.2 73.8 0
March 26.7 80.1 2
April 29.7 85.5 9
May 30.8 87.4 41
June 28.1 82.6 76
July 25.5 77.9 83
August 25.1 77.2 59
September 25.3 77.5 124
October 25.5 77.9 73
November 22.8 73.0 24
December 21.1 70.0 7

The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 124 mm (4.9 in). The variation in annual temperature is around 9.7 °C.

Education[edit | edit source]

Shirur has schools that teach in the native Marathi language. The municipal council has a few schools around town, such as Vidyadham Prashala and Rayat Shikshan Sanstha that offer education till the 12th class. There is also an Urdu school in the town since Shirur has a substantial Muslim population. There are English medium schools in town too: the New English School, run by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, the Rasiklal Dhariwal School, run by Shirur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, and Jeevan Shikshan Mandir are a few examples. For higher education, there are colleges like the C.T. Bora College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. A sister concern, MDIMRT (Manikchand Dhariwal Institute of Management and Rural Technology), offers degrees like BCS and MCA. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Shikshan Sanstha offers graduate courses in Education and Pharmacy at the Sitabai Thite College. The Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha's College of Pharmacy is located in Shikrapur.

Tourism[edit | edit source]

Potholes near Nighoj
Sambhaji's and Kavi Kalash's Samadhi(Mausoleum) at Vadhu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
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