Shindanapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Shindanapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Shindanapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shindanapura is 619512. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.24 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shindanapura 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 Shindanapura

As per Census 2011, Shindanapura village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 652 males and 630 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shindanapura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,282652630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236459
Scheduled Castes (SC)245131114
Literate Population704383321
Illiterate Population578269309

Nearby Villages of Shindanapura

Shindanapura 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)
KelasurupuraNorth1.39 km
KaggalaNorth-East2.01 km
DoddathuppurWest2.32 km
ChikkathuppurNorth-West2.77 km
KandegalaSouth2.98 km
KilagereNorth-West3.25 km
KelasurNorth3.40 km
BettahalliSouth-West3.43 km
KandegaladahosahalliSouth3.65 km
TriyambakapuraSouth-East3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shindanapura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shindanapura. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Shindanapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Shindanapura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shindanapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shindanapura

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

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

FAQs about Shindanapura

Where is Shindanapura located?

Shindanapura village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shindanapura?

Shindanapura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shindanapura?

The pincode of Shindanapura is 571111.

What is the population of Shindanapura?

Shindanapura has a total population of 1,282, including 652 males and 630 females.

How many households are there in Shindanapura?

There are 314 households in Shindanapura.

What is the literacy rate in Shindanapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shindanapura is 54.91%. Male literacy is 58.74% and female literacy is 50.95%.