Shibaje Village Overview
Shibaje is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 45 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 100 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shibaje village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shibaje village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibaje is 617684. The village covers a geographical area of 3392.21 hectares and has a pincode of 574198. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Location Map of Shibaje
Population & Demographics of Shibaje
This section provides population and demographic details of Shibaje village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,343 | 1,177 | 1,166 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 248 | 131 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 457 | 212 | 245 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 1,768 | 941 | 827 |
| Illiterate Population | 575 | 236 | 339 |
Key population details of Shibaje village are given below:
- Shibaje village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,343, including approximately 1,177 males and 1,166 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 457 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 53 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shibaje village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.46%.
- There are around 538 households in Shibaje village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shibaje
Transport facilities help residents of Shibaje village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shibaje
The following villages are located close to Shibaje and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shibaje
- Where is Shibaje located?
- Shibaje village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shibaje?
- Shibaje is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shibaje?
- The pincode of Shibaje is 574198.
- What is the population of Shibaje?
- Shibaje has a total population of 2,343, including 1,177 males and 1,166 females.
- How many households are there in Shibaje?
- There are 538 households in Shibaje.
- What is the literacy rate in Shibaje?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shibaje is 75.46%. Male literacy is 79.95% and female literacy is 70.93%.