Shyabala - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Shyabala is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Shirhatti and around 55 km from Gadag. Dodduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyabala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyabala is 602083. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.54 hectares and falls under the 582210 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Shyabala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirahatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shyabala

According to the 2011 Census, Shyabala village had a total population of 297 people, including 163 males and 134 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 92.14% and female literacy at 86.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyabala

Shyabala 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 Shyabala

Shyabala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Shyabala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Shyabala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyabala

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

Health Facilities in Shyabala

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

FAQs about Shyabala