Sheerlu - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Sheerlu is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Sringeri and around 117 km from Chikmagalur. Kere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheerlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheerlu is 608936. The village covers a total geographical area of 4178.97 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sheerlu 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 Sheerlu

According to the 2011 Census, Sheerlu village had a total population of 209 people, including 103 males and 106 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.89%, with male literacy at 74.74% and female literacy at 61.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheerlu

Sheerlu 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 Sheerlu

Sheerlu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Sheerlu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Sheerlu is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheerlu

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

Health Facilities in Sheerlu

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

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