Shankavarampalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Shankavarampalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Yellampalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankavarampalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankavarampalli is 623873. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.34 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shankavarampalli

According to the 2011 Census, Shankavarampalli village had a total population of 428 people, including 218 males and 210 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.42%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 45.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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 Population428218210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442222
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819586
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population23214686
Illiterate Population19672124

Nearby Villages of Shankavarampalli

Shankavarampalli 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)
LagumaddepalliNorth-West1.47 km
GurraladinneNorth-East1.77 km
GollapalliSouth-East2.11 km
YellampalliWest2.40 km
MaddalakaneSouth2.58 km
PeddathumkepalliNorth-West2.71 km
KaganapalliNorth2.92 km
NallamallepalliSouth3.12 km
NeeragantipalliEast3.25 km
AchepalliEast3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shankavarampalli

Shankavarampalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Shankavarampalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Shankavarampalli is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankavarampalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shankavarampalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shankavarampalli

Where is Shankavarampalli located?

Shankavarampalli village is located in Bagepalli Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Shankavarampalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Shankavarampalli is Yellampalli.

What is the pincode of Shankavarampalli?

The pincode of Shankavarampalli is 561207.

What is the population of Shankavarampalli?

Shankavarampalli had a total population of 428, including 218 males and 210 females.

How many households are there in Shankavarampalli?

Shankavarampalli had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shankavarampalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shankavarampalli was 60.42%. Male literacy was 74.49% and female literacy was 45.74%.