Sheeke - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Sheeke is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirthahalli and around 50 km from Shimoga. Bejjavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheeke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheeke is 608153. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.1 hectares and falls under the 577226 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sheeke

According to the 2011 Census, Sheeke village had a total population of 470 people, including 235 males and 235 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.13%, with male literacy at 91.36% and female literacy at 72.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheeke

Sheeke 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 Sheeke

Sheeke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Sheeke is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Sheeke is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sheeke

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

Health Facilities in Sheeke

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

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