Shashivala - Arsikere, Hassan

Shashivala is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shashivala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shashivala is 615667. The village covers a total geographical area of 990.74 hectares and falls under the 573126 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shashivala

According to the 2011 Census, Shashivala village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 547 males and 534 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.26%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 80.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Shashivala

Shashivala 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 Shashivala

Shashivala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Shashivala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Shashivala is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shashivala

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

Health Facilities in Shashivala

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

FAQs about Shashivala