Shakapur - Arakera, Raichur

Shakapur is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Devadurga and around 65 km from Raichur. Jeerabandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakapur is 600683. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.41 hectares and falls under the 584126 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Shakapur

As per Census 2011, Shakapur village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 240 males and 258 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakapur

Shakapur 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 Shakapur

Shakapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Shakapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Shakapur 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 Shakapur

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

Health Facilities in Shakapur

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

FAQs about Shakapur