Shimse - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Shimse is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Narasimharajapura and around 90 km from Chikmagalur. Mensur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimse village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimse is 609060. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.1 hectares and falls under the 577134 pincode. N.r.pura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Shimse

As per Census 2011, Shimse village has a total population of 894 people, consisting of 447 males and 447 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shimse

Shimse 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 Shimse

Shimse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from N.r.pura to Shimse is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Shimse is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shimse

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

Health Facilities in Shimse

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

FAQs about Shimse