Shivara - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Shivara is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Tiptur and around 90 km from Tumkur. Gurugadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivara is 612123. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.46 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shivara

As per Census 2011, Shivara village has a total population of 1,463 people, consisting of 738 males and 725 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,068 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivara

Shivara 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 Shivara

Public transport in the Shivara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Honnavalli Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Shivara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Shivara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivara

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

Health Facilities in Shivara

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

FAQs about Shivara