Shyabalu - Saligrama, Mysuru

Shyabalu is a village situated in the Saligrama taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 65 km from Mysore. Ankanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyabalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyabalu is 618556. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.56 hectares and falls under the 571603 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Shyabalu

According to the 2011 Census, Shyabalu village had a total population of 682 people, including 346 males and 336 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 69.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population682346336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582335
Scheduled Castes (SC)803842
Scheduled Tribes (ST)965244
Literate Population475267208
Illiterate Population20779128

Nearby Villages of Shyabalu

Shyabalu 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)
NatanahalliNorth-East1.56 km
MalanaikanahalliSouth2.13 km
SaligramaWest2.61 km
HalemirleNorth-East2.62 km
MirleSouth-East2.93 km
KallimuddanahalliNorth2.99 km
KurubahalliNorth3.41 km
NarachanahalliEast3.44 km
BylapuraSouth-West3.51 km
YalemuddanahalliNorth-East3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shyabalu

Shyabalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from K.r.nagara to Shyabalu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Shyabalu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyabalu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shyabalu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shyabalu

Where is Shyabalu located?

Shyabalu village is located in Saligrama Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shyabalu?

The Gram Panchayat of Shyabalu is Ankanahally.

What is the pincode of Shyabalu?

The pincode of Shyabalu is 571603.

What is the population of Shyabalu?

Shyabalu had a total population of 682, including 346 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Shyabalu?

Shyabalu had 162 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shyabalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyabalu was 76.12%. Male literacy was 82.66% and female literacy was 69.10%.