Shanthipura - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Shanthipura is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Tarikere and around 74 km from Chikmagalur. Baragenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shanthipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanthipura is 609120. The village covers a total geographical area of 918.28 hectares and falls under the 577144 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shanthipura 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 Shanthipura

According to the 2011 Census, Shanthipura village had a total population of 486 people, including 234 males and 252 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 84.04% and female literacy at 71.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanthipura

Shanthipura 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 Shanthipura

Public transport in the Shanthipura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Shanthipura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Shanthipura is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shanthipura

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

Health Facilities in Shanthipura

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

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