Shavantgera Village - Devadurga, Raichur

Shavantgera is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Shavantagera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shavantgera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shavantgera is 600646. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.17 hectares and falls under the 584113 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shavantgera 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 Shavantgera

As per Census 2011, Shavantgera village has a total population of 1,193 people, consisting of 562 males and 631 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,122 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shavantgera

Shavantgera 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 Shavantgera

Shavantgera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Shavantgera is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Shavantgera is about 40 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 Shavantgera

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

Health Facilities in Shavantgera

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

FAQs about Shavantgera