Shakunavalli - Sorab, Shivamogga

Shakunavalli is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Sorab and around 135 km from Shimoga. Shakunavalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakunavalli is 607386. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.67 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Shakunavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Shakunavalli village had a total population of 2,291 people, including 1,187 males and 1,104 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 80.42% and female literacy at 65.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakunavalli

Shakunavalli 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 Shakunavalli

Shakunavalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Shakunavalli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Shakunavalli is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shakunavalli

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

Health Facilities in Shakunavalli

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

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