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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Issuru village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,371 males and 2,303 females, living in 1,082 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.52%, with male literacy at 88.82% and female literacy at 78.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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