Shakhapur

Shakhapur is a village located in Aland taluka of Gulbarga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Aland (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Gulbarga. As per 2009 stats, Jidaga is the gram panchayat of Shakhapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shakhapur unique in its vibrant Aland-Gulbarga region. You’ll see Shakhapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shakhapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shakhapur is 620028. The village spans a total geographical area of 398.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585302. Aland is nearest town to Shakhapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shakhapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Aland Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shakhapur

Population of Shakhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shakhapur has a total population of about 1,014, with approximately 507 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 187 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 178 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 560. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.15%, with male literacy at about 41.42% and female literacy near 22.88%. There are around 186 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shakhapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shakhapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shakhapur. As per the 2011 stats, Shakhapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shakhapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shakhapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shakhapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakhapur