Shimse

Shimse is a village located in Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Narasimharajapura (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Mensur is the gram panchayat of Shimse village.

Here you can discover what makes Shimse unique in its vibrant Narasimharajapura-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Shimse’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shimse

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shimse is 609060. The village spans a total geographical area of 676.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577134. N.r.pura is nearest town to Shimse village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shimse village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shimse

Population of Shimse

According to the 2011 Census, Shimse has a total population of about 894, with approximately 447 males and 447 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 164 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 16. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.16%, with male literacy at about 79.87% and female literacy near 68.46%. There are around 252 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shimse's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shimse

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shimse. As per the 2011 stats, Shimse had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shimse

Knowing the nearby villages of Shimse helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shimse.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimse