Shagya - Hanur, Chamarajanagar

Shagya is a village situated in the Hanur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Kollegal and around 85 km from Chamarajanagar. Shagyam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shagya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shagya is 619853. The village covers a total geographical area of 2720.75 hectares and falls under the 571439 pincode. Hanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shagya

According to the 2011 Census, Shagya village had a total population of 6,013 people, including 3,100 males and 2,913 females, living in 1,404 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.16%, with male literacy at 63.72% and female literacy at 50.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,520, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,670.

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

Nearby Villages of Shagya

Shagya 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 Shagya

Shagya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hanur to Shagya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Shagya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shagya

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

Health Facilities in Shagya

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

FAQs about Shagya