Shidlaiahnakote - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Shidlaiahnakote is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Rangenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shidlaiahnakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shidlaiahnakote is 606090. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.38 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Shidlaiahnakote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hiriyur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shidlaiahnakote

According to the 2011 Census, Shidlaiahnakote village had a total population of 881 people, including 430 males and 451 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 77.32% and female literacy at 58.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Shidlaiahnakote

Shidlaiahnakote 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 Shidlaiahnakote

Shidlaiahnakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Shidlaiahnakote is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Shidlaiahnakote is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shidlaiahnakote

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

Health Facilities in Shidlaiahnakote

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

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