Shendur - Nippani, Belagavi

Shendur is a village situated in the Nippani taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Chikodi and around 83 km from Belgaum. Shendur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shendur is 597140. The village covers a total geographical area of 1419.02 hectares and falls under the 591237 pincode. Nipani is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shendur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nippani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shendur

According to the 2011 Census, Shendur village had a total population of 2,708 people, including 1,369 males and 1,339 females, living in 649 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.43%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shendur

Shendur 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 Shendur

Shendur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valivade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nipani to Shendur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Shendur is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shendur

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

Health Facilities in Shendur

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

FAQs about Shendur