Shanthalli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Shanthalli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Shanthalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanthalli is 617922. The village covers a total geographical area of 900.75 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shanthalli

According to the 2011 Census, Shanthalli village had a total population of 831 people, including 396 males and 435 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.61%, with male literacy at 97.00% and female literacy at 96.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanthalli

Shanthalli 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 Shanthalli

Shanthalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Shanthalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Shanthalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shanthalli

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

Health Facilities in Shanthalli

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

FAQs about Shanthalli