Shivapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Shivapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Shivapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivapura is 619577. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.51 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shivapura 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 Shivapura

As per Census 2011, Shivapura village has a total population of 2,593 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,299 females. The village has 669 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 1,321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 678 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivapura

Shivapura 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 Shivapura

Shivapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Shivapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Shivapura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivapura

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

Health Facilities in Shivapura

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

FAQs about Shivapura