Shanavinakuppe - Arkalgud, Hassan

Shanavinakuppe is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Santhemarur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shanavinakuppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanavinakuppe is 616641. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.36 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Shanavinakuppe village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 539 males and 520 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 53.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanavinakuppe

Shanavinakuppe 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 Shanavinakuppe

Shanavinakuppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Shanavinakuppe is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Shanavinakuppe is about 34 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 Shanavinakuppe

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

Health Facilities in Shanavinakuppe

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

FAQs about Shanavinakuppe