Shankarapura - Maddur, Mandya

Shankarapura is a village situated in the Maddur taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maddur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hosakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarapura is 614537. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.37 hectares and falls under the 571429 pincode. Maddur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Shankarapura

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarapura village had a total population of 481 people, including 231 males and 250 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.14%, with male literacy at 79.15% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarapura

Shankarapura 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 Shankarapura

Shankarapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maddur to Shankarapura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Shankarapura is about 33 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 Shankarapura

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

Health Facilities in Shankarapura

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

FAQs about Shankarapura