Shishila Village Overview
Shishila 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), Shishila village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Shishila 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 Shishila is 617677. The village covers a geographical area of 4942.19 hectares and has a pincode of 574198. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Location Map of Shishila
Population & Demographics of Shishila
This section provides population and demographic details of Shishila village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,090 | 1,039 | 1,051 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 189 | 104 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 282 | 129 | 153 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 415 | 204 | 211 |
| Literate Population | 1,579 | 847 | 732 |
| Illiterate Population | 511 | 192 | 319 |
Key population details of Shishila village are given below:
- Shishila village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,090, including approximately 1,039 males and 1,051 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 282 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 415 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shishila village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.55%.
- There are around 471 households in Shishila village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shishila
Transport facilities help residents of Shishila 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 Shishila
The following villages are located close to Shishila 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 Shishila
- Where is Shishila located?
- Shishila village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shishila?
- Shishila is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shishila?
- The pincode of Shishila is 574198.
- What is the population of Shishila?
- Shishila has a total population of 2,090, including 1,039 males and 1,051 females.
- How many households are there in Shishila?
- There are 471 households in Shishila.
- What is the literacy rate in Shishila?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shishila is 75.55%. Male literacy is 81.52% and female literacy is 69.65%.