Shivapura - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Shivapura is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Tarikere and around 75 km from Chikmagalur. Kudlur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivapura is 609220. The village covers a total geographical area of 704.58 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shivapura 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 Shivapura

According to the 2011 Census, Shivapura village had a total population of 178 people, including 77 males and 101 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,312 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 68.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivapura

Shivapura 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 Shivapura

Shivapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Shivapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Shivapura is about 75 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 Shivapura

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

Health Facilities in Shivapura

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

FAQs about Shivapura