Issuru - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Issuru is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Shikarpur and around 58 km from Shimoga. Esuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Issuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Issuru is 607823. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.13 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Issuru

As per Census 2011, Issuru village has a total population of 4,674 people, consisting of 2,371 males and 2,303 females. The village has 1,082 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 450 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,528 literate and 1,146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 571 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 331 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Issuru

Issuru 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 Issuru

Public transport in the Issuru is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumsi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Issuru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Issuru is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Issuru

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

Health Facilities in Issuru

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

FAQs about Issuru