Shakapur

Shakapur is a village located in Devadurga taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Devadurga (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Jeerabandi is the gram panchayat of Shakapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shakapur unique in its vibrant Devadurga-Raichur region. You’ll see Shakapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shakapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shakapur is 600683. The village spans a total geographical area of 447.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584126. Devadurga is nearest town to Shakapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shakapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shakapur

Population of Shakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shakapur has a total population of about 498, with approximately 240 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 1075 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 103. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.73%, with male literacy at about 39.58% and female literacy near 28.29%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shakapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shakapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shakapur. As per the 2011 stats, Shakapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shakapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shakapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shakapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakapur