Shankanipura - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Shankanipura is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Hosakote and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Kumbalahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankanipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankanipura is 625683. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.93 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shankanipura

According to the 2011 Census, Shankanipura village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 535 males and 511 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 81.05% and female literacy at 77.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankanipura

Shankanipura 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 Shankanipura

Shankanipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is White Field Satellite, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Shankanipura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Shankanipura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankanipura

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

Health Facilities in Shankanipura

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

FAQs about Shankanipura