Shadalgera - Kushtagi, Koppal

Shadalgera is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Tuggaladoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shadalgera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shadalgera is 601382. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.33 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shadalgera

As per Census 2011, Shadalgera village has a total population of 1,480 people, consisting of 779 males and 701 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 799 literate and 681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,480779701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235133102
Scheduled Castes (SC)512823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468264
Literate Population799522277
Illiterate Population681257424

Nearby Villages of Shadalgera

Shadalgera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NilogalNorth-West1.75 km
MasbinkurbanhalSouth-East1.88 km
BilekalSouth-West2.38 km
BasapurWest2.67 km
HanmanhalSouth-East3.33 km
TuggaldoniEast3.48 km
BommanhalWest3.72 km
MittalkodNorth-East3.74 km
NirlakoppaEast3.77 km
AchnoorNorth4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shadalgera

Shadalgera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Shadalgera is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Shadalgera is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shadalgera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shadalgera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shadalgera

Where is Shadalgera located?

Shadalgera village is located in Kushtagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shadalgera?

The Gram Panchayat of Shadalgera is Tuggaladoni.

What is the pincode of Shadalgera?

The pincode of Shadalgera is 583280.

What is the population of Shadalgera?

Shadalgera has a total population of 1,480, including 779 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Shadalgera?

There are 250 households in Shadalgera.

What is the literacy rate in Shadalgera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shadalgera is 53.99%. Male literacy is 67.01% and female literacy is 39.51%.