Shivpur - Afzalpur, Kalaburagi

Shivpur is a village situated in the Afzalpur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Afzalpur and around 60 km from Gulbarga. Kalloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivpur is 620130. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.89 hectares and falls under the 585301 pincode. Afzalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shivpur

As per Census 2011, Shivpur village has a total population of 909 people, consisting of 473 males and 436 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 481 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivpur

Shivpur 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 Shivpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shivpur. The nearest railway station is Dudhani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Afzalpur to Shivpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Shivpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivpur

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

Health Facilities in Shivpur

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

FAQs about Shivpur