Shivapur - Koppal

Shivapur is a village situated in the Koppal taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Koppal, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Shivpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivapur is 601848. The village covers a total geographical area of 1339 hectares and falls under the 583234 pincode. Hospet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shivapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koppal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shivapur

As per Census 2011, Shivapur village has a total population of 4,139 people, consisting of 2,058 males and 2,081 females. The village has 851 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 562 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,153 literate and 1,986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 720 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivapur

Shivapur 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 Shivapur

Shivapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Munirabad, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hospet to Shivapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Shivapur is about 28 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 Shivapur

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

Health Facilities in Shivapur

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

FAQs about Shivapur