Shibaje - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Shibaje is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Shibaje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibaje is 617684. The village covers a total geographical area of 3392.21 hectares and falls under the 574198 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Shibaje

According to the 2011 Census, Shibaje village had a total population of 2,343 people, including 1,177 males and 1,166 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 78.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibaje

Shibaje 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 Shibaje

Shibaje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harebetta, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Shibaje is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Shibaje is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibaje

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

Health Facilities in Shibaje

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

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