Shivapura - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Shivapura is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Dod Ballapur and around 43 km from Bangalore Rural. Konaghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivapura is 625097. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.47 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shivapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doddaballapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivapura

According to the 2011 Census, Shivapura village had a total population of 2,554 people, including 1,291 males and 1,263 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 69.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivapura

Shivapura 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 Shivapura

Shivapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Shivapura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Shivapura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivapura

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

Health Facilities in Shivapura

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

FAQs about Shivapura