Shivane - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Shivane is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Tarikere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Shivani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivane is 609249. The village covers a total geographical area of 1153.97 hectares and falls under the 577549 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Shivane

According to the 2011 Census, Shivane village had a total population of 4,629 people, including 2,315 males and 2,314 females, living in 1,147 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 706, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivane

Shivane 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 Shivane

Shivane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Shivane is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Shivane is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivane

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

Health Facilities in Shivane

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

FAQs about Shivane