Shivanapura - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Shivanapura is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosakote and around 54 km from Bangalore Rural. Ganagaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivanapura is 625575. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.82 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shivanapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Shivanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Shivanapura village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,178 males and 1,100 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.54%, with male literacy at 85.70% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivanapura

Shivanapura 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 Shivanapura

Shivanapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Soldevanahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Shivanapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Shivanapura is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivanapura

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

Health Facilities in Shivanapura

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

FAQs about Shivanapura