Shivagange - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Shivagange is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Nelamangala and around 60 km from Bangalore Rural. Shivagange village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivagange is 624762. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.72 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Shivagange

According to the 2011 Census, Shivagange village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 692 males and 706 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.11%, with male literacy at 91.21% and female literacy at 77.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,398692706
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527874
Scheduled Castes (SC)333162171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814140
Literate Population1,048560488
Illiterate Population350132218

Nearby Villages of Shivagange

Shivagange 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GangenapuraWest1.45 km
KambalSouth-East1.56 km
VeerasagaraSouth-West2.01 km
KuthagattaNorth2.04 km
GottikereNorth-East2.16 km
GowrapuraNorth-West2.23 km
NarayanapuraSouth2.46 km
BargenahalliNorth-East2.54 km
MachenahalliEast3.25 km
PullasandraNorth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shivagange

Shivagange is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Shivagange is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Shivagange is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivagange

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shivagange

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shivagange

Where is Shivagange located?

Shivagange village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Shivagange?

Shivagange is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Shivagange?

Shivagange had a total population of 1,398, including 692 males and 706 females.

How many households are there in Shivagange?

Shivagange had 358 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shivagange?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shivagange was 84.11%. Male literacy was 91.21% and female literacy was 77.22%.