Sheelavanthapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Sheelavanthapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kodasoge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheelavanthapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheelavanthapura is 619537. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.29 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sheelavanthapura

According to the 2011 Census, Sheelavanthapura village had a total population of 638 people, including 332 males and 306 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.37%, with male literacy at 67.68% and female literacy at 44.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheelavanthapura

Sheelavanthapura 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 Sheelavanthapura

Sheelavanthapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Sheelavanthapura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Sheelavanthapura is about 30 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 Sheelavanthapura

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

Health Facilities in Sheelavanthapura

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

FAQs about Sheelavanthapura