Shanthapura - Sorab, Shivamogga

Shanthapura is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sorab and around 125 km from Shimoga. Talagaddi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shanthapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanthapura is 607381. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.56 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Shanthapura 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 Shanthapura

As per Census 2011, Shanthapura village has a total population of 12 people, consisting of 8 males and 4 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 500 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 2 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanthapura

Shanthapura 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 Shanthapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shanthapura. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Shanthapura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Shanthapura is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shanthapura

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

Health Facilities in Shanthapura

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

FAQs about Shanthapura