Shankahalli Village Overview
Shankahalli is a village in Hunsur tehsil of Mysore district, Karnataka. It lies about 28 km from Hunsur tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Mysore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chikkabeechanahalli is the Gram Panchayat for Shankahalli village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shankahalli village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankahalli is 618475. The village covers a geographical area of 166.53 hectares and has a pincode of 571103. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Shankahalli
Population & Demographics of Shankahalli
This section provides population and demographic details of Shankahalli village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 555 | 283 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 313 | 189 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 242 | 94 | 148 |
Key population details of Shankahalli village are given below:
- Shankahalli village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 555, including approximately 283 males and 272 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shankahalli village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.40%.
- There are around 121 households in Shankahalli village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shankahalli
Transport facilities help residents of Shankahalli village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shankahalli
The following villages are located close to Shankahalli and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shankahalli
- Where is Shankahalli located?
- Shankahalli village is located in Hunsur Taluka, Mysore district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shankahalli?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shankahalli is Chikkabeechanahalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shankahalli?
- The pincode of Shankahalli is 571103.
- What is the population of Shankahalli?
- Shankahalli has a total population of 555, including 283 males and 272 females.
- How many households are there in Shankahalli?
- There are 121 households in Shankahalli.
- What is the literacy rate in Shankahalli?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shankahalli is 56.40%. Male literacy is 66.78% and female literacy is 45.59%.