Shakapur - Jevargi, Kalaburagi

Shakapur is a village situated in the Jevargi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Jevargi and around 55 km from Gulbarga. Kellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakapur is 620765. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.82 hectares and falls under the 585310 pincode. Jevargi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shakapur village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 800 males and 631 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.23%, with male literacy at 76.10% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakapur

Shakapur 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 Shakapur

Shakapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaudgaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jevargi to Shakapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Shakapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakapur

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

Health Facilities in Shakapur

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

FAQs about Shakapur