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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Shyabala village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 163 males and 134 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 822 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 234 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shyabala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population297163134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362313
Scheduled Castes (SC)1064
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population234129105
Illiterate Population633429

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UllattiNorth2.06 km
DoddurEast2.31 km
ShigliWest2.44 km
SuvarnagiriSouth-East4.17 km
HesarurSouth4.36 km
Wadeyar MallapurNorth-West4.47 km
UndenahalliEast4.71 km
BasavankoppaSouth-West5.02 km
PethabanNorth-West5.55 km
HaradagattiNorth-East5.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shyabala

Where is Shyabala located?

Shyabala village is located in Laxmeshwar Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shyabala?

The Gram Panchayat of Shyabala is Dodduru.

What is the pincode of Shyabala?

The pincode of Shyabala is 582210.

What is the population of Shyabala?

Shyabala has a total population of 297, including 163 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Shyabala?

There are 66 households in Shyabala.

What is the literacy rate in Shyabala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyabala is 78.79%. Male literacy is 79.14% and female literacy is 78.36%.