Shishila - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Shishila 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. Shishila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shishila is 617677. The village covers a total geographical area of 4942.19 hectares and falls under the 574198 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Shishila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Shishila

According to the 2011 Census, Shishila village had a total population of 2,090 people, including 1,039 males and 1,051 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.06%, with male literacy at 90.59% and female literacy at 75.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Shishila

Shishila 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 Shishila

Shishila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yedekumeri, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Shishila is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Shishila 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 Shishila

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

Health Facilities in Shishila

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

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