Shakavalli - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Shakavalli is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosanagara and around 55 km from Shimoga. Koduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakavalli is 607985. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.83 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shakavalli

As per Census 2011, Shakavalli village has a total population of 220 people, consisting of 106 males and 114 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 75 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakavalli

Shakavalli 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 Shakavalli

Shakavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Shakavalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Shakavalli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakavalli

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

Health Facilities in Shakavalli

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

FAQs about Shakavalli