Shambunathapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Shambunathapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vaddarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shambunathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shambunathapura is 616574. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.04 hectares and falls under the 573120 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shambunathapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shambunathapura

As per Census 2011, Shambunathapura village has a total population of 717 people, consisting of 369 males and 348 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 397 literate and 320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shambunathapura

Shambunathapura 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 Shambunathapura

Shambunathapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Shambunathapura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Shambunathapura is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shambunathapura

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

Health Facilities in Shambunathapura

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

FAQs about Shambunathapura