Shedgar Village Overview
Shedgar is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 28 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 48 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tudur is the Gram Panchayat for Shedgar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shedgar 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 Shedgar is 608158. The village covers a geographical area of 363.35 hectares and has a pincode of 577226. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Shedgar
Population & Demographics of Shedgar
This section provides population and demographic details of Shedgar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 274 | 139 | 135 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 202 | 110 | 92 |
| Illiterate Population | 72 | 29 | 43 |
Key population details of Shedgar village are given below:
- Shedgar village is a small village with a total population of around 274, including approximately 139 males and 135 females, with a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shedgar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.72%.
- There are around 65 households in Shedgar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shedgar
Transport facilities help residents of Shedgar 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shedgar
The following villages are located close to Shedgar 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 Shedgar
- Where is Shedgar located?
- Shedgar village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shedgar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shedgar is Tudur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shedgar?
- The pincode of Shedgar is 577226.
- What is the population of Shedgar?
- Shedgar has a total population of 274, including 139 males and 135 females.
- How many households are there in Shedgar?
- There are 65 households in Shedgar.
- What is the literacy rate in Shedgar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shedgar is 73.72%. Male literacy is 79.14% and female literacy is 68.15%.