Shivapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Shivapura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Shivapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivapura is 605732. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.69 hectares and falls under the 577531 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Shivapura

According to the 2011 Census, Shivapura village had a total population of 1,700 people, including 880 males and 820 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.99%, with male literacy at 92.16% and female literacy at 85.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Shivapura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Shivapura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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