Shitikonda - Hirekerur, Haveri

Shitikonda is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Chikkerur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shitikonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shitikonda is 604376. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.53 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shitikonda

According to the 2011 Census, Shitikonda village had a total population of 337 people, including 166 males and 171 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 62.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Shitikonda

Shitikonda 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 Shitikonda

Shitikonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Shitikonda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Shitikonda is about 40 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 Shitikonda

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

Health Facilities in Shitikonda

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

FAQs about Shitikonda