Shampura - Manchenahalli, Chikkaballapura

Shampura is a village situated in the Manchenahalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gauribidanur and around 20 km from Chikkaballapur. Shyampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampura is 623419. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.46 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shampura

As per Census 2011, Shampura village has a total population of 1,736 people, consisting of 870 males and 866 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shampura

Shampura 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 Shampura

Shampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Shampura

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

Health Facilities in Shampura

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

FAQs about Shampura