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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Shimse village had a total population of 894 people, including 447 males and 447 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 74.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

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