Shidlapur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Shidlapur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hotanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shidlapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shidlapur is 603957. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.87 hectares and falls under the 581203 pincode. Bankapura is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shidlapur

As per Census 2011, Shidlapur village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 266 males and 276 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shidlapur

Shidlapur 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 Shidlapur

Shidlapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankapura to Shidlapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Shidlapur is about 31 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 Shidlapur

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

Health Facilities in Shidlapur

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

FAQs about Shidlapur