Sanda - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Sanda is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Shikarpur and around 60 km from Shimoga. Jakkanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanda is 607758. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.05 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sanda 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 Sanda

According to the 2011 Census, Sanda village had a total population of 963 people, including 471 males and 492 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 74.13% and female literacy at 62.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanda

Sanda 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 Sanda

Public transport in the Sanda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Sanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sanda is about 60 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 Sanda

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

Health Facilities in Sanda

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

FAQs about Sanda