Shirwal

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  ?Shirwal
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Shirwal
Location of Shirwal
Coordinates: 18°08′N 73°59′E / 18.13, 73.98
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 603 m (1,978 ft)
District(s) Satara
Population 11,887 (2001)

Coordinates: 18°08′N 73°59′E / 18.13, 73.98 Shirwal is a census town in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

[edit] Geography

Shirwal is located at 18.13° N 73.98° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 603 metres (1978 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Shirwal had a population of 11,887. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shirwal has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%. In Shirwal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shirwal
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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