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Shirgaon, Ratnagiri

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Shirgaon
village
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRatnagiri
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
415603
Telephone code02355
Vehicle registrationMH-08

Shirgaon is a village in the Ratnagiri district of the state of Maharashtra, India.

Location

Shirgaon is in the Chiplun taluka, with the town of Chiplun, 13 km away, being the nearest urban area. Shirgaon is located on the Guhagar Bijapur Highway, SH 71.

Shirgaon is divided in three parts, consisting of Varachi wadi (upper section), Khalachi wadi (lower section) and Bajarpeth (market).

The area around Shirgaon is fed by two rivers.

Religion

Locals honour the goddesses Mahakali, Sukhai and Varadayini, with the main temple located in Kumbharli. Also the Gramdevat temple is situated in Shirgaon Varchi Vadi. Shirgaon also has two Hanuman temples and one Lord Dattatraya temple.

Shirgaon also celebrates Ganesh Utsav and Shimaga Utsav. There also is a Chabina celebration in Varchi and Khalachi wadi on different dates.

Education

The Shirgaon High School serves Shirgaon and the surrounding area.

References